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Lacy phacelia

Lacy phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

groundcoverβ˜€οΈ full sunπŸ’§ low waterZone 12a – Zone 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
1–4β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

moderate

Flood Tolerance

high

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a
Zone 10b
Zone range: Zone 12a to Zone 10b

pH Range

6.4
8.6
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

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States

Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico

Function & Care

Functional Roles

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting