Shade 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

Shade Phacelia (Phacelia nemoralis ssp. nemoralis) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in moist slopes and streambanks, at elevations from 200-2300 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

2 - 7 ft Tall

Color

Cream

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

5, 7, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Moist slopes and streambanks

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Oso Flaco Flightless Moth

Areniscythris brachypteris

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Chionodes nanodella

Alternative names

Common names:

Shade Phacelia

Botanical names:

Phacelia nemoralis ssp. nemoralis

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