Purple Lacy Phacelia Seeds (Phacelia tanacetifolia) Lavender-blue blooms with delicate, ferny foliage. Excellent for bees, cover cropping, and soil health.
Minimum: 50+ Seeds
Lavender-Blue Blooms with Delicate, Ferny Foliage
Purple Lacy Phacelia is a stunning and beneficial wildflower known for its lavender-blue blooms and soft, lacy foliage. It’s a favorite of pollinators and an exceptional choice for improving soil health through cover cropping and erosion control.
This fast-growing annual fits beautifully in gardens, wildflower meadows, and regenerative farm systems.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It:
🐝 Magnet for Bees and Beneficial Insects
🌸 Beautiful, Long-Blooming Flowers
🌾 Excellent Green Manure and Cover Crop
💧 Drought-Tolerant Once Established
🌱 Enhances Soil Health and Structure
🏡 Perfect For:
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Pollinator gardens and bee pastures
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Cover cropping for soil restoration
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Erosion control on sloped ground
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Adding texture and color to wildflower beds
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Naturalizing open spaces and garden borders
🌱 Planting and Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia
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Plant Type: Annual
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Height: 18 to 36 inches
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Bloom Time: Spring through summer
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils
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Seeding Rate: Use in wildflower or cover crop mixes
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Zones: USDA 3 to 10
🌿 Growing Tips:
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Direct sow in early spring or fall for best results
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Water regularly during establishment
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Use as a green manure by tilling in before flowering
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Can be planted alongside other pollinator-friendly species
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Ideal for no-till or organic systems seeking biodiversity
Purple Lacy Phacelia is as functional as it is beautiful. Whether you’re supporting native pollinators or rejuvenating your soil, this fast-blooming favorite is a must-have for gardens and regenerative landscapes alike.