Bolander's Phacelia (Phacelia bolanderi)
Bolander's Phacelia is one of those rare perennial bumblebee plants for the shady-dry part of your yard! It is native to the Central and Southern Oregon Coast extending down through the Northern California Coast, with a small scattered satellite population just east of Long Beach, Washington.
Bolander's Phacelia has a pretty sprawling habit that makes a nice ground cover. Its size can vary depending on light and water availability (5-25" tall and 10-40" wide). It is an easy plant to start from seed, and readily self-sows creating little colonies if allowed! Once established Bolander's Phacelia can survive on rainfall alone, but inland infrequent-deep watering would be beneficial and can extend the flower show.
Each packet contains 150 seeds and germination instructions are included.
Bolander's Phacelia at a glance
- Ave. growth dimensions - 5 - 25 inches tall x 10 - 40 inches wide (depending on water availability)
- Dormancy - Summer dormancy when drought stressed
- Plant type - Perennial herb
- Sun - Part sun - part shade
- Water - Low - moderate
- Flowering time - May - early July
- Flower color - Light blue
- Soil preference - Adaptable