Tansy-leaved Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), proposed by Akène
🌸 A spectacular bloom for pollinators! 🌸
Tansy-leaved Phacelia is an annual plant with delicate lavender-blue flowers arranged in elegant spirals. Its finely cut foliage, reminiscent of tansy, is covered with light hairs, adding an original texture to the garden.
Known for its prolonged flowering , it attracts a multitude of pollinators, bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds , making it a valuable plant for naturalist gardens and flower strips . In addition to its ecological role , it enriches biodiversity and brings a touch of rustic charm to your outdoor space.
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : July to September
📏 Height : 100 cm
🌱 Spacing : 25 cm
☀️ Exposure : Full sun
🌿 Life cycle : Annual
🌾 Soil type : Loamy, well drained
💧 Soil moisture content : Medium
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
📦 Seeds per packet : 300
Sowing and cultivation
📏 Sowing depth : 5 mm
🌱 Direct sowing : Sow in open ground after the last frost, scattering the seeds. Cover with a thin layer of potting soil and press down lightly.
💦 Watering : Keep the soil moist until germination (5 to 10 days).
🌿 Maintenance : No need for stratification or scarification. Once established, phacelia requires little maintenance and self-regulates over the seasons.
Ecological roles and utilities
🐝 A refuge for pollinators : A valuable source of nectar for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds .
🌾 A garden ally : Enriches the soil and limits the growth of weeds thanks to its ground cover effect .
🌻 A spectacular ornamental effect : Its spiral flowers add a wild and romantic touch to flowerbeds and naturalistic gardens.
Why grow tansy-leaved phacelia?
🌿 An asset for biodiversity
🌼 Abundant and prolonged flowering
🐝 Ideal for supporting pollinator populations
🌱 Easy to grow and undemanding
Add a floral and ecological explosion to your garden with the tansy-leaved phacelia, an ornamental and useful plant that will amaze pollinators and gardeners alike!
