Caterpillar Phacelia

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Caterpillar Phacelia (Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida) is a native annual herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in gravelly or rocky slopes, at elevations from 0-4600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

7 - 24 in Tall

Color

White, Lavender

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

Gravelly or rocky slopes

Plant communities

Chaparral, Woodland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 9 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Annaphila ida

Oso Flaco Flightless Moth

Areniscythris brachypteris

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alternative names

Common names:

Caterpillar Phacelia

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