About
Phacelia argentea, the sand phacelia, is a perennial or biennial from coastal California producing silvery, aromatic foliage and racemes of small, white or lavender, bell-shaped flowers beloved by bees in summer. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, very well-drained border.
About the genus
Phacelia are annuals, biennials and perennials with pinnately divided leaves and racemes or panicles of tubular or bell-shaped, blue, white or yellow flowers attractive to bees. Grown in sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.