Phacelia Species, Sticky Phacelia, Tacky Phacelia

Phacelia viscida

Genus
Phacelia (fa-SEE-lee-uh)
Species
viscida (VIS-kid-ah)
Synonym
Eutoca albiflora
Eutoca viscida
Eutoca viscosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Malibu, California

Richmond, California

San Marcos, California

San Pedro, California

Santa Cruz, California

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Scottsdale, AZ | April 2014 | positive

If this is what we call "Desert Bluebell" in Phoenix, we love it! It self seeds but seems to be more prolific every other year. We've tr...Read More

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