{"product_id":"purple-phacelia-flower-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-garden-seeds","title":"Purple Phacelia Flower Seeds for Planting – Lacy Phacelia Pollinator Garden Seeds","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful purple to lavender-blue flower clusters with distinctive curled, fiddlehead-like blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual flowering plant with attractive fern-like foliage and an upright, bushy growth habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for pollinator gardens, wildlife gardens, borders, meadows, and cut-flower areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects for nectar and pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing cool-season flower that can also be used as a cover crop or green manure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds attractive purple and lavender-blue color to garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides valuable nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in pollinator gardens, informal borders, and wildflower-style plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help provide ground cover and biomass when grown as a cover crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gardeners looking for an easy-to-establish annual flowering plant. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Phacelia, Lacy Phacelia, Purple Tansy, Blue Tansy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhacelia tanacetifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual broadleaf flowering plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple, lavender-blue, and soft blue tones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately two to three feet, depending on growing conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment and avoid waterlogged conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly about seven to fourteen days under suitable conditions, though conditions can affect emergence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e About one-eighth to one-quarter inch deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin plants according to intended use; around several inches to about one foot apart works for garden plantings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best treated as an annual; planting timing depends on local climate and frost conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\/Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often begins flowering several weeks after emergence, with flowering timing varying by climate and planting date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator gardens, wildlife gardens, borders, wildflower plantings, cut flowers, cover crops, and green manure \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow directly where the plants are intended to grow because phacelia generally establishes well from direct seeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the seeds lightly rather than planting deeply, as shallow sowing supports better emergence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil surface gently moist during germination, then water according to weather and soil conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in full sun and provide well-drained soil for strong growth and abundant flowering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep seeds in a tightly sealed container or their original packet. Avoid storing seeds in areas with frequent temperature or humidity changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique Facts About Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePhacelia tanacetifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is native to California and is widely grown elsewhere as a pollinator plant and cover crop. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant has distinctive fern-like foliage and curved flower clusters that give it its fiddlehead-like appearance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhacelia is particularly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects because its flowers provide nectar and pollen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a non-leguminous plant that can be used as a nitrogen-catch cover crop rather than fixing nitrogen like legumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EdenValleySeeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":52774922158392,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-19603","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":52774922191160,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-19604","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":52774922223928,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-19605","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8394\/8088\/files\/purple-phacelia-flower-seeds-lacy-phacelia-garden.jpg?v=1787905409","url":"https:\/\/edenvalleyseeds.com\/products\/purple-phacelia-flower-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-garden-seeds","provider":"Edenvalleyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}