
Phacelia campanularia - Desert Bluebells (Seed)
Bright royal blue flowers stand out, especially against poppies. Seeds sown in fall require only winter rain to establish, but give transplants supplemental water for 2-4 weeks after planting. Plant Characteristics Species Name Phacelia campanularia Common Name Desert Bluebells Plant Type Annuals Height by Width 2ft. x 2ft. Flower Color Blue Flowering Months March, April, May, February Sun Exposure Inland-Part Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination