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Lacy phacelia

Lacy phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 12aZone 10b

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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
Family
Hydrophyllaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States

Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Avoid near