Purple Phacelia, Fernleaf Phacelia

Purple Phacelia, Fernleaf Phacelia Phacelia bipinnatifida Filtered spring sun to light shade, medium moisture level, fertile soil, acidic pH.  8-24” tall, blooms in spring, lavender blue flowers, self-sows freely. Germination Code:  M.  Surface sow seed, barely covering with soil. Native Region:  Middle and East Tennessee Lovely woodland wildflower that is a biennial.  Flowers make a beautiful display in April.  Begins flowering at the bottom of the stalk and progresses upward.  Needs lots of room in a naturalistic woodland setting so plants can move around as older plants die and new seedlings come up.  Attracts bees. flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;shade;medium;loam

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