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Bolander's Phacelia

Phacelia bolanderi

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water❄ Hardy: Zone 8a – Zone 10b

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A perennial California native wildflower with finely divided foliage. Its lavender-blue flowers are held in dense clusters.

Why grow it

A native perennial option for native plant gardens and natural landscapes in California. Like other phacelias, its clustered flowers offer nectar to native pollinators.

Watch out for

Best suited to California's native climate, so it may struggle outside that range. Plant in well-drained soil, since waterlogged ground can harm roots.

Overview

Form
upright, branching
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Hydrophyllaceae
pollinator nectary

Native to the United States

Native Range

California (Sierra Nevada foothills and coastal ranges)

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

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Companion Planting

Plants well with