Distant Phacelia
(Phacelia distans)
Distant Phacelia (Phacelia distans)
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Photo by: Millie Basden | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Millie Basden | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-03-11T09:08:43-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Phacelia distans, commonly known as Distant Phacelia, is an annual herb that is native to arid desert washes, chaparral, and open woodlands in the Southwestern United States, California, and Northwestern Mexico. It typically grows to a modest height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a similar width. This plant is known for its coiled clusters of lavender to blue flowers that bloom in the spring and are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Distant Phacelia is valued for its ability to thrive in dry, poor soils and its role as a pollinator-friendly plant. It is often used in wildflower gardens, restoration projects, and xeriscaping. It requires minimal maintenance once established and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create a natural, drought-tolerant landscape. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained soils. It is not known for any significant disease problems or aggressive root systems, making it a safe choice for various garden settings. However, its foliage can cause skin irritation in some individuals, so handling with care is advised.CC BY-SA 4.0
Distant Phacelia is valued for its ability to thrive in dry, poor soils and its role as a pollinator-friendly plant. It is often used in wildflower gardens, restoration projects, and xeriscaping. It requires minimal maintenance once established and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create a natural, drought-tolerant landscape. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained soils. It is not known for any significant disease problems or aggressive root systems, making it a safe choice for various garden settings. However, its foliage can cause skin irritation in some individuals, so handling with care is advised.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 0.15-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Arid desert washes, chaparral, and open woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Distant Scorpion-Weed
Scientific Names: , Phacelia distans, Phacelia distans var. australis, Phacelia leptostachya, Phacelia cinerea, Phacelia scabrella, Phacelia arthurii, Phacelia distans var. eudistans, Phacelia distans var. scabrella, Phacelia ramosissima var. cinerea,
GBIF Accepted Name: Phacelia distans Benth.