Phacelia nemoralis

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Shade phacelia

Shade phacelia is an herbaceous annual to perennial that grows to 1.5′ tall. It prefers moist slopes, stream banks, and mixed evergreen or coniferous forests.

While it can be found in full sun it is also tolerant of partial shade (hence the name)

The plant has subdued green divided leaves, dense clusters of greenish-yellow flowers, with stamens protruding beyond the petals giving the flower clusters a burr-like appearance. Good for dry shaded areas in pollinator gardens as is it a favorite of bumblebees.

Lifeform: Annual, Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Container

D-16-O, D-16, D-16S

Ecological Value

Provides nectar for bumblebees

Historical Uses

Leaves steam cooked and eaten as greens.

Distribution

It is native to the west coast of the United States from Washington to central California.

Elevation

19' – 5228'

Communities
Habitat

It grows in moist, usually forested areas along the coastline and in the coastal mountain ranges