Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia) – Annual A fast-growing, highly attractive pollinator plant with soft purple-blue, fern-like flowers. One of the best nectar producers available—often visibly covered in bees during bloom. Ideal for quickly boosting pollinator activity in small spaces. Sowing tips: Depth: very shallow (surface sow to 3 mm max; lightly press in) Germination: 7–14 days Spacing: can be sown dense; thinning not required Coverage (dense sowing): ~20–30 sq ft per 20 g Growing notes: Height: typically 1–3 ft Sun: full sun preferred (tolerates partial sun) Water: moderate; keep moist during establishment Soil: adaptable; prefers well-drained soil Helpful info: Blooms ~6–8 weeks after sowing (very fast turnaround) Excellent for filling gaps or short-season planting Not winter-hardy; replant each season Can be succession planted every 2–3 weeks for continuous bloom Does not become invasive and is easy to manage in flowerbeds General Sowing (Urban / Flowerbeds) Timing: Spring through mid-summer Prep: Loosen topsoil (2–5 cm), remove weeds Seed: Broadcast evenly and lightly press in Water: Keep soil consistently moist until established Tip: Do not bury deeply—poor germination is almost always due to planting too deep
