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Annual Plant (P) PS2

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Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)
Botanical Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia
Type: Annual

Lacy Phacelia is a striking, ferny-leaved annual prized for its soft, lacy foliage and dense clusters of violet-blue flowers. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, it’s an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, cover cropping, or as a quick-growing green manure. Its graceful, airy habit adds a soft texture to borders and wildflower meadows while supporting biodiversity.

Plant Details

Type: Annual
Height: 50–70cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil

Growing Information

Sow: Mar – May directly outdoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: 20–30cm apart
Care: Water in dry periods; cut back after flowering to allow self-seeding

Why You’ll Love It

Delicate, lacy foliage with airy violet-blue blooms
Excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Quick-growing and easy to sow directly
Great for cover cropping and improving soil fertility

Top Tip

For a continuous display and best pollinator support, sow in succession every few weeks. Deadhead to prevent excessive self-seeding if needed.

Perfect For

Pollinator and wildlife gardens
Cottage garden borders
Green manure and cover cropping
Wildflower meadows and naturalistic planting schemes

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