California Bluebells, Desert Bluebells, Scorpionweed(common name)
Plant family: Hydrophyllaceae
Genus: Phacelia
Species: campanularia
500 mg packet
Plant type: Annual
Colors: Medium blue, dark blue
Bloom time: Late spring - mid summer
Spacing: 3”- 6”
Height: 8”- 24”
Light requirements: Full sun
Soil needs: Most soils. Drought tolerant.
Care: Water regularly but be careful not to over water. Apply slow release fertilizer at the time of planting or use a water-soluble fertilizer every 3 weeks. Discontinue fertilizer 6 weeks prior to first frost.
Propagation: Direct sow in fall at 1/16" depth.