(8-20" tall) In its native habitat, Desert Bluebells
sprout blooms seemingly overnight after a late spring rain quenches their
thirst. Soon the plants are covered with flowers in one of the richest,
clearest blues you'll find anywhere in nature. True blue is a much sought after
flower color in home gardens, but is usually found in fussier species or those
that have been highly hybridized. An important spring food source for bees and
other pollinators, the plants will continue producing nectar-rich flowers for
an extended bloom time. Adaptable to a range of soils types, Desert Bluebell
readily self-sows and multiplies, forming a colony of plants that will grace
your garden each spring with a carpet of beguiling blue. Other common names
include Desert Bells, Desert Canterbury Bells, and California Bluebells.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | HC017619 HC017620 (1 Pound) HC017621 (1/4 Pound)
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Common Name | Desert Bluebells (california Bluebells) |
Botanical Name | Phacelia campanularia |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Mature Height | 8-20" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Seeds Per Pound | 813,000 |
Seed Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 3,630 sq ft.1 lb covers 14,520 sq ft.3 lb covers an acre |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Waterwise |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Native, Low Maintenance, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships To Canada | Yes |