Bee's Friend Flower, Lacy Phacelia

An annual native of the American Southwest and California, this flower is used worldwide for a pollen and nectar source for bees.  It blooms nonstop each year. It does have to be reseeded each year and the flowers are easily dried for their seed.  The common name Bee's Friend is a translation of Bienen-freund, German for “bee’s friend.” Botanical Name - Phacelia tanacetifolia 12-24" Tall Lavender Flowers Bees and Beneficial Host and Food Source 1,000 Seeds per packet and various bulk options Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when soil is cool and a light frost is still possible; seed must be well covered. Does very well in dry gardens. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 7-12 days Plant 4-12" apart