Purple Tansy Phacelia

$3.49

Phacelia tanacetifolia. Pale, mauve-blue, fragrant flowers unfold like ferns at the top of long leafy stems and attracts bees from miles around. The delicate, lacy foliage bears a resemblance to yarrow. It fits in the vegetable garden as a cover crop or in a garden bed for quirky purple flowers. Direct sow Purple Tansy seeds at three week intervals from April to June and expect a staggered, much extended bloom period. Phacelia grows to 60cm (24″)  in full sun or part shade. Plant Phacelia any place where pollination has not been sufficient, as it is such a lure for pollinators. It’s a good companion plant for any of the Cucurbits – cucumbers, melons, and squashes.

If planting as a cover crop, use 2.2kg per acre. Denser planting will control weeds.

Annual

0.5g (approximately 270 seeds)

In stock

Description

Phacelia tanacetifolia. Pale, mauve-blue, fragrant flowers unfold like ferns at the top of long leafy stems and attracts bees from miles around. The delicate, lacy foliage bears a resemblance to yarrow. It fits in the vegetable garden as a cover crop or in a garden bed for quirky purple flowers. Direct sow Purple Tansy seeds at three week intervals from April to June and expect a staggered, much extended bloom period. Phacelia grows to 60cm (24″)  in full sun or part shade. Plant Phacelia any place where pollination has not been sufficient, as it is such a lure for pollinators. It’s a good companion plant for any of the Cucurbits – cucumbers, melons, and squashes.

If planting as a cover crop, use 2.2kg per acre. Denser planting will control weeds.

Annual

0.5g (approximately 270 seeds)

Difficulty

Easy

Season & Zone

Exposure: Full sun

Timing

There is no real need to start Phacelia indoors. Direct sow every couple of weeks from last frost to mid-June. This will produce a summer full of flowers and flowers full of pollinators. Seeds will germinate in 12-30 days.

Starting

Sow 5mm (¼”) deep, and space or thin to 10-20cm (4-8″) apart.

Growing

Ordinary, well-drained garden soil is what makes Phacelia thrive. It will die back during a long, hot stretch of weather, so it’s ideal for the cooler seasons of spring and fall. Phacelia plants may self sow.

Note: Some people have a bad skin reaction to the plants, so wear gloves when pulling out finished plants.

About West Coast Seeds

West Coast Seeds  was founded in 1983 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our purpose is to source and supply seeds of a higher quality than have been available to home gardeners. Following the traditions of organic farming and gardening, untreated and certified organic seeds are our focus. West Coast Seeds is certified by the Pacific Agriculture Certification Society (Certification number 16-205).

 

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