Known as both Purple Tansy and Phacelia, this herbaceous species is a member of the borage family and is a wildflower native to North America. It is considered an amazing superfood for bees and other pollinators, producing abundant nectar-rich flowers that attract insects from miles away. When flowering, you can hear the canopy buzzing with life! A top choice for many gardeners and small-acreage growers. The plants look gorgeous in a landscape, and the flowers can be cut and bundled into beautiful bouquets. Phacelia is a fast-growing species that is tolerant of dry and poor soils. It quickly forms a cover, providing soil protection that helps prevent erosion. Often seeded as a mass planting or mixed with other cover crop species. Can be planted every 2 to 3 weeks in succession for an extended flowering period all spring and summer. In fall or after tillage, the plant foliage breaks down relatively quickly, providing food for soil organisms and cycling back into the soil as organic matter. Seeds germinate best in cool soil, and seedlings are tolerant of light frosts. Mature plants usually winterkill in the fall when temperatures fall to -8 degrees Celsius. If left to grow for the entire season, plants will often self-seed. Non-GEO, Untreated 150g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft1 kg covers approximately 10,000 sq. ft FOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.
