Phacelia Tanacetifolia 100 Seeds – Lacy Phacelia Purple Tansy Pollinator Flower

Phacelia tanacetifolia, commonly known as lacy phacelia or purple tansy, is a fast-growing annual wildflower prized for its fern-like foliage and dense, curled clusters of lavender-blue flowers. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making this an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and cover crop plantings.

Lacy phacelia works well as a quick summer cover crop, a border accent, or a cut flower. Its finely divided leaves and scorpioid flower spikes add a soft, airy texture to garden beds. Plants typically reach 1 to 3 feet tall and bloom over a long season, often self-sowing in favorable conditions.

Plant Features

• Fast-growing annual wildflower with lacy, fern-like foliage
• Produces curled clusters of lavender-blue flowers
• Highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators
• Useful as a cover crop, border plant, or cut flower
• Long bloom season with potential for self-sowing

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 1 to 3 feet
• Spacing: 9 to 12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date, or in early spring in mild climates. Scatter seeds over prepared soil and lightly cover with a thin layer of soil, as light aids germination. Keep the area consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to encourage healthy growth.

Once established, lacy phacelia requires little maintenance. Water during dry spells to prolong bloom, and deadhead if you wish to prevent self-sowing. For cover crop use, mow or incorporate plants before they set seed to add organic matter to the soil.

What's Included

100 Phacelia tanacetifolia seeds.