Phacelia tanacetifolia (Lacy Phacelia)

Plant Description: An annual wildflower native to parts of the upper and lower Willamette Valley. Clusters of light purple bell shaped flowers grow from the 1-3 foot stalks. Prolific reseeder and beloved by native bees. 

• Height: 1-3
• Width: 1 ft
• Watering needs: light water, drought tolerant
• Sun needs: sun-part shade
• Soil needs: well draining, dry, rocky soil
• Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Lacy Phacelia is an excellent addition to your pollinator garden, attracting a wide variety of native bees and honeybees, but especially loved by yellow face bumble bees. Does well in rocky, dry, or well draining locations like retaining walls, rock gardens, or berms.