Lacy Phacelia Seeds

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Lacy Phacelia is one of the garden's hidden gems—its intricate, lacy foliage and vibrant violet-blue flowers bloom from June through September, attracting honeybees, bumblebees, an d beneficial insects in extraordinary numbers. Also known as Bee's Friend, this stunning wildflower is as functional as it is beautiful—enriching soil as a green manure when turned in, and providing critical season-long forage for pollinators. Once you grow it, you'll find a place for it every year. Growing Instructions: Direct sow in early spring or fall—phacelia prefers cool temperatures and germinates readily in moist soil. Thin to 6–9 inches. Self-seeds in mild climates, naturalizing beautifully in garden beds, wildflower borders, and around vegetable patches. Botanical Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia Plant Type: Annual (self-sowing) Planting Time: Early spring or fall Planting Depth: ⅛–¼ inch Spacing: 6–9 inches apart Days to Germination: 7–14 days Days to First Bloom: 50–60 days Bloom Period: June–September Mature Height: 18–36 inches Light Needs: Full sun Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant Difficulty: Easy Seed Type: Open-Pollinated Bonus: Outstanding pollinator plant; green manure crop; companion plant Show more