Summary
Purple phacelia, a relatively unknown biennial, can be used to quickly cover a large area in a sea of foliage and flowers. The divided leaves grow to a height of 5” the first summer and linger until late fall. The following spring, they re-emerge, culminating in 12-15” tall plants covered with masses of purple flowers that last for about a month. Purple phacelia readily self-sows thereby assuring a continuous display. It tolerates most soil types and grows best in part shade. Stylophorum diphyllum and Polystichum acrostichoides complement purple phacelia. Fall bloomers like Solidago caesia and Symphyotrichum oblongifolium provide a color contrast mingling with the green leaves of purple phacelia.
More Details
- Plant Type
biennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
partial-shade, shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, moist - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
acidic, adaptable - Flower Color
lavender - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
tan
Additional Information
USDA Plants, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Illinois Wildflowers