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Phacelia tanacetifolia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

  • Product number: 547600
  • Origin: North America
  • Latin: Phacelia tanacetifolia

A dense cluster of lavender-blue flowers, heavily visited by insects. Height 40 cm. For large quantities, see chapter "Beneficial Plants" subgroup "Insect Attractors".

Names:
Latin: Phacelia tanacetifolia
Dutch: Bijenplant (Bee Plant)
Also known as: Bijenvoer (Bee Food)
English: Californian Blue Bell

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Sowing method: Sow from April to August, directly where they are to grow. Lightly rake in the seeds and press down. Keep moist until germination.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Lavender-blue flowers
  • Origin: North America
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Phacelia tanacetifolia
  • Dutch: Bee plant
  • Also known as: Bee food
  • English: Californian Blue Bell
  • All year round

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