Fiddleneck, Lacy phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Physical Characteristics

Phacelia tanacetifolia is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is not frost tender. It is in leaf from May to September, in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America in California. Often naturalized in Europe[50].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known