• Purple Phacelia Tanacetifolia Flower Seeds for Planting
  • Purple Phacelia Flower for home gardens
  • Purple Phacelia Tanacetifolia Flower Seeds for Planting
  • Purple Phacelia Tanacetifolia Flower Seeds for Planting
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Purple Phacelia Tanacetifolia Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Wildflower Seeds

Purple Phacelia Tanacetifolia Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Wildflower Seeds

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Key Features

  • Produces violet-purple to blue-violet flowers along distinctive curled flower clusters.
  • Fast-growing annual with finely divided, lacy green foliage.
  • Excellent for wildflower gardens, pollinator spaces, cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings.
  • Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Attractive blooms provide valuable nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds soft purple-blue color and delicate texture to garden spaces.
  • Creates a welcoming environment for bees and other beneficial pollinators.
  • Fast growth makes it useful for seasonal wildflower displays.
  • Fine foliage adds contrast and visual interest to mixed plantings.
  • Suitable for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow annual wildflower.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Lacy Phacelia, Tansy Phacelia
  • Botanical Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia
  • Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
  • Colors: Violet, purple, and blue-violet
  • Height: Approximately twelve to thirty-six inches
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
  • Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
  • Germination Time: Approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions
  • Sowing Depth: Approximately one-eighth inch
  • Spacing: Approximately six to twelve inches
  • Growing Zones: Commonly grown as an annual across a wide range of climates
  • Flowering/Maturity: Often begins flowering within several weeks under suitable conditions
  • Uses: Wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, borders, containers, and naturalized plantings

Growing Tips

  • Choose a sunny location with loose, well-drained soil.
  • Sow seeds shallowly and cover them with only a light layer of soil.
  • Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings become established.
  • Thin crowded seedlings to improve airflow and encourage healthy growth.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Phacelia tanacetifolia belongs to the borage family, Boraginaceae.
  • The species is commonly known as lacy phacelia or tansy phacelia.
  • Its flower clusters are naturally curled, gradually straightening as individual flowers open.
  • The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow in spring after the danger of hard frost has passed. In mild climates, fall sowing can also be suitable.

Sowing: Prepare loose, weed-free soil and scatter seeds directly where they are to grow. Press them gently into the soil.

Depth: Sow approximately one-eighth inch deep and cover lightly.

Spacing: Thin seedlings to approximately six to twelve inches apart.

Sunlight: Provide full sun for vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

Soil: Choose well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Avoid areas where water remains stagnant.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early establishment. Once established, water when the soil begins to dry.

Germination: Seeds commonly germinate within approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions. Timing can vary with temperature and moisture.

Transplanting: Direct sowing is generally preferred because phacelia grows quickly and can be sensitive to root disturbance. If starting indoors, transplant young seedlings carefully.

Fertilizing: Heavy feeding is usually unnecessary. If soil fertility is low, apply a balanced fertilizer according to the product label.

Care: Keep young plants free from competing weeds and provide adequate spacing. Remove spent flowers if you want to limit self-seeding.

Flowering/Maturity: Lacy phacelia is a fast-growing annual that can begin flowering within several weeks under suitable conditions and may continue blooming through much of the growing season.