Phacelia tanacetifolia - Tansy Leaved Phacelia (Seed)

A beautiful purple annual excellent for pollinators and a favorite of desert tortoises. Seeds sown in fall require only winter rain to establish, but give transplants supplemental water for 2-4 weeks after planting. Plant Characteristics Species Name Phacelia tanacetifolia Common Name Tansy Leaved Phacelia Plant Type Annuals Height by Width 3ft. x 3ft. Flower Color Blue, Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months March, April, May Sun Exposure Inland-Part Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy Sowing Rates 1 oz -- 1/4 lbs -- 1/2 lbs -- 1 lbs -- * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination