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Lacy phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Lacy phacelia is a beautiful flower with delicate, fern-like leaves and lovely purple blooms. It attracts bees and butterflies, making gardens colorful and lively!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Lacy phacelia has fern-like, deeply cut green leaves on hairy stems. Its vibrant purple-blue flowers unfurl in a distinctive, curled cluster that resembles a fiddlehead or a scorpion's tail, creating a visually striking display.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyHydrophyllaceaeGenusPhacelia
Lacy phacelia
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Lacy phacelia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Farmers often plant it to naturally "recharge" soil and make future crops grow stronger!

If you visit a field of lacy phacelia, you'll hear a buzzing symphony of happy bees!

Its flower stalk unfurls slowly, looking just like the coiled head of a violin!

This amazing plant helps prevent dirt from washing away in the rain or wind!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollinator Powerhouse

Lacy phacelia has incredibly nectar-rich flowers that help it attract a huge variety of buzzing bees and other beneficial insects.

Ability

Soil Superhero

Lacy phacelia has deep roots that help it loosen soil, prevent erosion, and add organic matter to make the ground healthier.

Ability

Nitrogen Ninja

Lacy phacelia can absorb excess nitrogen from the soil, preventing it from washing away and keeping the environment cleaner.

Measurements & details

Height
20-100 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring-early_summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects abundant nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Western bumble bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Important native pollinator for flowers.

eaten by

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Young plants are sometimes browsed by deer.

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Nectars from flowers during migration.

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers unless an adult says it's okay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Lacy phacelia?

20-100 cm

How wide does Lacy phacelia spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Lacy phacelia?

0.5-1 cm

When does Lacy phacelia bloom?

Spring-early_summer

Is Lacy phacelia edible?

No

Is Lacy phacelia toxic?

None

What is Lacy phacelia's lifecycle?

Annual

How is Lacy phacelia pollinated?

Insect

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