Phacelia campanularia - Desert Bluebells (Plant)

Bright royal blue flowers stand out. Seeds sown in fall require only winter rain to establish, but give transplants supplemental water for 2-4 weeks after planting. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Phacelia campanularia Common Name Desert Bluebells Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Blue Flowering Months March, April, May, February Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 2ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Western Sonoran Desert Natural Habitat Open, sandy or gravelly areas to pinyon/juniper woodland; below 5,300' Specialty Features