Phacelia – Bluebell California
$2.50 – $42.00
California Bluebell is native to the deserts of California. Its blooms are a vibrant cobalt blue, and it works very well as a cut flower. Darkness and shade help California Bluebell seed germination. Hot days and cold nights, in conjunction with full sun or partial shade, provide the best growing conditions. It should be planted in well-drained soil, although it needs little water. The soil composition can be sandy and still support active growth. This flower may be started indoors, but only if it is provided temperatures between 50° and 55° F. Because of that requirement, it is usually best to start the seed outside.
The broadcast rate for seeding is 6 – 7.5 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 3 pounds per acre.
Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
Covers approximately 5 square feet. |
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10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
Covers approximately 320 square feet. |
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1/4 Pound | $12.00 | ||
Covers approximately 3,630 square feet. |
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1 Pound | $42.00 | ||
Covers approximately 14,520 square feet. |
Scientific Name | Phacelia campanularia |
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Product Type | Native Flower |
Cycle | Annual |
Color | Blue |
Height | 8-20" |
Light Requirement | Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade |
Germination Time | 15-30 days |
Weeks to Bloom | 5 to 6 weeks |
USDA Zone | 3 to 10 |
Origin | North American Native species |
Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
Bloom Season | Spring |
Seeds Per Pound | 856,000 |
Pollen/Nectar | Nectar, Pollen |
Pollinator(s) | Bats, Birds, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees |
Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 3 |
Notes | You may want to add a filler such as sand or potting soil with your seeds before planting to help spread them more evenly and cover more area |