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Common Name: California Bluebells/ Desert Bluebells
Scientific Name: Phacelia crenulata
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wildflower plantings in arid regions
~Xeriscaping
~As a pollinator
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Colors: Blue, purple or violet
Flowering Season: Spring and summer
Soil Types: Grows best on dry, sandy or gravelly soils
Tolerances: Drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 10 inches
Lifecycle: Annual
Planting Seed Rate: 1 - 1.5 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 850,000
Optimal Planting Season: Spring
Planting Depth: Spread on surface and lightly rake, no deeper than 1/8 inch
Stratification Requirements: None
Category: Forbs
 
Description:
Desert Bluebells, also called Notchleaf Phacelia or Cleftleaf wildheliotrope, are predominantly grow native to the southwestern United States, where they are known for their striking and showy, brilliant blue or blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers. These flowers are in bloom for a significant portion of the spring and summer seasons.
 
Desert Bluebells are well adapted to a range of locations in the western United States, with a particular preference for arid regions. They are typically found growing in the wild on dry, sandy, or gravelly soils. These hardy plants exhibit impressive drought tolerance, and they thrive in full sunlight, making them a beautiful and resilient addition to arid landscapes.
 
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=PHCR
 
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