Phacelia bolanderi
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Species Name: Phacelia bolanderi
Common Name: Bolander's Phacelia
- This flowering perennial has soft blue flowers and large grape-like leaves. A nice plant for small shady spots. Loses its leaves in late summer and reappears with winter rains. Summer watering can make it evergreen. It is short-lived but often reseeds.
- Plant Family: Hydrophyllaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height by Width: 6-8" H x 2' W
- Growth Habit: Low, mounding
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Drought deciduous
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Part sun to part shade
- Soil Preference: Well-draining
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
- Cold Hardy to:
- Flower Season: Spring/Summer
- Flower Color: Light blue
- Endangered?: Not Listed
- Distribution: Northwestern CA
- Natural Habitat: Bluffs, canyons and slopes below 4200'
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