Pollinator 'Bee's Friend'

(Phacelia tanacetifolia) A favourite among pollinators, this fast-growing annual is known for its ferny foliage and lavender-blue blooms that unfurl like fiddleheads. Phacelia is beloved by bees and other beneficial insects, making it an ideal companion plant for both flower and vegetable gardens. It thrives even in poor soils.

Best direct sown in early spring or late summer. Also known as Lacy Phacelia, Fiddleneck, or Purple Tansy.

Details:

QTY: 100

TYPE: Hardy Annual

SITE: Full Sun

SEED DEPTH: 1/4"

GERMINATION: 12 - 30 Days at 18-21°C

HEIGHT: 24"

MATURITY: 55 - 65 Days

SPACING: 4 - 8"

HOW TO GROW:

Direct seed (recommended): Sow outdoors in late fall (for germination in early spring) or in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant seeds ¼–½" deep, spacing 6-12 seeds per foot in rows 12-18" apart, or broadcast widely for a naturalized look. Lightly cover seeds as they need some light for germination. Thin seedlings to 4-8" apart once they have developed a few true leaves.

Transplanting not recommended: Phacelia, especially species like Fiddleneck, forms a delicate root system that is sensitive to disturbance. Direct seeding is highly preferred for successful establishment.