Phacelia

Flower · cool season · also called lacy phacelia

Lavender-blue phacelia flower clusters
Photo: birgittevind, iNaturalist (CC0)

When to plant

  • Sow seeds outdoors about 2 weeks before your average last spring frost.
  • Ready to harvest about 45 days after planting.
  • Sow again every 3 weeks for a steady harvest.

One of the best bee plants. Doubles as a quick cover crop.

Frost dates depend on where you live. Enter your ZIP code to get exact dates.

Growing basics

Not edible.

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Spacing
6 in
Soil temperature
At least 45°F
Time to harvest
About 45 days
Containers
At least 1 gallons
Plant family
Other
Seeds keep
About 3 years

Pests and problems

Grow it well

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