California Bluebells

Alluring cobalt blue bell-shaped flowers are a lively addition to the garden space. This native wildflower of the Californian desert is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and adaptable to other types of climates and soil. Grow this charming flower in the vegetable garden snuggled between the veggies where it lures in the pollinators. Self-seeds. Grows to 10-18”.  300 seeds    PLANTING Phacelia campanularia Annual Germination: 12-30 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 50-60ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover Starting Indoors: Direct seeding is recommended Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow in spring, space a few seeds every 4-6” apart, or lightly scatter them in a prepared area. Growth Habit: Upright, branching  Height and Width: 10-18” x 6-12”   Spacing: 4-6” apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Sandy to average, fertile, well-drained  Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in 70-80 days Uses:  Beds and borders, cottage, wildflower, and rock