California phacelia

This herbaceous perennial grows to 1-2 feet tall. Plant in rock gardens or on a slope with good drainage. Space 1’0″ apart.

Purple fiddle neck flowers are in bloom from March to September.

The flowers provide an important nectar source for the endangered Mission blue butterfly. The flowers also provide for lots of native bee pollinators including bumble bees and honey bees.

Be careful of the leaves, the tiny hairs can cause skin dermatitis in some people. Use gloves when gardening with this pollinator powerhouse.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant