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Phacelia campanularia (California bluebell)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phacelia campanularia
Other names
California bluebell, Desert bells, Desert bluebells, Desert scorpionweed, Desert Canterbury bells
Genus
Phacelia Phacelia
Species
P. campanularia - P. campanularia is a compact, erect, hairy annual with toothed, aromatic, elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves and loose clusters of bell-shaped, upward-facing, dark blue flowers from late spring into summer.
Phacelia campanularia is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Erect
Toxicity
Contact with skin may cause irritation
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring; Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
Sow in situ in spring or early autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phacelia campanularia (California bluebell) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Meadow, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tends to self-seed readily. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Phacelia campanularia
Other names
California bluebell, Desert bells, Desert bluebells, Desert scorpionweed, Desert Canterbury bells
Genus
Phacelia Phacelia
Species
P. campanularia - P. campanularia is a compact, erect, hairy annual with toothed, aromatic, elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves and loose clusters of bell-shaped, upward-facing, dark blue flowers from late spring into summer.
Native to
California
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Erect
Toxicity
Contact with skin may cause irritation
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Colour
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring; Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
Sow in situ in spring or early autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phacelia campanularia (California bluebell) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Meadow, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tends to self-seed readily. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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