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Phacelia imbricata is a species in the Boraginaceae (Fort-me-not) family known by the common name Imbricate Phacelia. It is native to much of California and Baja California, where it can be found in varied habitat in mountains, valleys, and coastline. It is a perennial herb growing decumbent or erect to a maximum height exceeding one meter. It is hairy and coated in stiff hairs. The leaves may be up to 15 centimeters long and are divided into several leaflets. The flower cluster is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of many bell-shaped flowers. The flower is roughly half a centimeter long and white to pale purple in color. It is almost always grown from seed. There are four recognized varieties with differing geographic ranges.
It should be noted that there are a very large number of species in the genus Phacelia. Most are annuals. Gardeners should look for species appropriate to their area and garden conditions.
Annual herb, Perennial herb
2 - 3 ft Tall
2 ft Wide
Moderate
Summer Semi-deciduous
White
Winter, Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Very Low
Max 1x / month once established
Tolerates cold to 0° F
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerates clay or sandy soil.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 7.0
For propagating by seed: No treatment.
Slopes, flats, canyons, coastal mountains and Sierra foothills
Chaparral, Foothill Woodland
Use in part shade under various trees, and with other perennials and shrubs such as Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.), Barberry (Berberis spp.), Ceanothus spp., Buckwheat (Eriogonum spp.), Silktassel Bush (Garrya spp.), Sticky Monkeyflower (Diplacus aurantiacus), Holly Leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia), Oak (Quercus spp.), and Currant/Gooseberry (Ribes spp.)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 9 likely
Geranium Plume Moth
Amblyptilia pica
Oso Flaco Flightless Moth
Areniscythris brachypteris
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana