Phacelia brachyloba - Short Lobed Phacelia (Plant)

A beautiful phacelia with white or pink flowers with yellow centers. Found locally. A fire follower in its native habitat. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Phacelia brachyloba Common Name Short Lobed Phacelia Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream, Yellow, Gold, Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months April, May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 2.5ft. x 1ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution South Coast Ranges, Southwestern California (exc Channel Islands); to Baja Natural Habitat Open or burned, sandy areas; below 7,500' S