Sticky Phacelia is a hardy annual native to southern California chaparral into northern Baja. It bears intense blue flowers in late spring to early summer. It will often reseed in open disturbed sites if we have a mild winter. Incredibly attractive to bees and pollinators as all blue flowers seem to be. Full sun and well drained soil. Mixes well with summer perennials and if you give it a light shear and a drink when the first round of flowers are spent often more will erupt. To 11″ tall and spreading a bit. Fantastic wildflower effect. Native west coast annuals deserve a respected place in our gardens. Blue- scintillating blue. Works well in containers also. Light, consistent water to bloom.
Phacelia viscida
Family: Boraginaceae Genus: Phacelia
Plant type: Annual/Biennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Western Native
Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn8b 20º to 15ºF
Foliage color: Mid Green
Foliage season: Winter Deciduous