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Lacy phacelia

Lacy phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 12aZone 10b

Lacy phacelia is a fast-growing annual groundcover with finely divided, fern-like foliage and delicate purple-blue flowers that attract pollinators. It thrives in poor, well-drained soils and is often used as a cover crop or in wildflower mixes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–4′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

high
Zone 12aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 12a to Zone 10b

pH Range

6.48.6
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.4 to 8.6

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States

Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting