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California Native Plant

Phacelia companularia

Desert Bluebells

Plant photo of: Phacelia companularia
Information by: Acacia Garden Solutions        Photographer:

 

Description

Desert annual grows to 1' x 1'. Brilliant blue, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring. Sow seeds in fall or plant from containers to get spectacular spring color. Leaves can irritate skin.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.