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Phacelia companularia

Desert Bluebells

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Description

Desert annual grows to 1' x 1'. Brillian blue bell-shaped flowers appear in spring. Sow seeds in fall or plant from containers to get specatular spring color. Leaves can irritate skin.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.