California Phacelia

Phacelia californica

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 9a – Zone 10b

A drought-tolerant California native wildflower with delicate blue to purple flowers and feathery foliage. Excellent for pollinators and suitable for xeriscape gardens, restoration plantings, and dry hillsides.

Overview

Form: Mounding
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 1–2′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy: deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 9aZone 10b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Propagation: seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with

wild carrot

Daucus carota

California Phacelia attracts beneficial insects and can suppress soil-borne nematodes that damage carrot roots.