Oceanblue Phacelia
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Oceanblue Phacelia
Phacelia ranunculacea
The Oceanblue Phacelia is a beautiful flower with bright blue petals. It grows in sunny places and attracts lots of friendly bees and butterflies. This flower loves to dance in the breeze!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Oceanblue Phacelia has striking blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers clustered along one side of arching stems. Its delicate blooms often feature prominent stamens, giving them a wispy appearance, standing out against its hairy, green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyHydrophyllaceaeGenusPhacelia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its flower clusters famously curl up like a scorpion's tail before they burst open!
Some people call it "scorpionweed" because of its unique, coiled flower spikes!
The scientific name "Phacelia" means "bundle," for its tight clusters of flowers!
Tiny sticky hairs on its leaves and stems can sometimes trap small insects!
Special abilities
Ability
Hairy Defense
Oceanblue Phacelia has tiny, bristly hairs covering its stems and leaves that help deter hungry herbivores from taking a bite!
Ability
Unfurling Wonder
Oceanblue Phacelia's flower stalks coil like a scorpion's tail, slowly unfurling to reveal new bell-shaped blooms over time!
Ability
Dry Soil Survivor
Oceanblue Phacelia can thrive in poor, rocky, and sandy soils, using less water than many other plants!
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.8-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
An important native pollinator.
eats
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
May browse foliage, despite hairs.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Oceanblue Phacelia?
10-40 cm
How wide does Oceanblue Phacelia spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Oceanblue Phacelia?
0.8-1.5 cm
When does Oceanblue Phacelia bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Oceanblue Phacelia edible?
No
Is Oceanblue Phacelia toxic?
Mild
What is Oceanblue Phacelia's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Oceanblue Phacelia pollinated?
Insect
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