β Plant Database
Zone range: Zone 12a to Zone 10bpH range: 6.4 to 8.6

Lacy phacelia
Phacelia tanacetifolia
groundcoverβοΈ full sunπ§ low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Drought Tolerance
moderate
Flood Tolerance
high
USDA Hardiness Zone
pH Range
Soil Texture
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
- Maintenance
- Propagation
