Phacelia tanacetifolia (Fiddleneck)
Description
Phacelia tanacetifolia is a beautiful plant, ideal as a cut flower and beloved by bees and an excellent attractant of lots of beneficial insects like lacewings and ladybirds. The hungry nymphs of both these insects then munch away on less welcome aphids.
Phacelia tanacetifolia can later be dug in to build up the organic content of your soil or I love it as a cut flower.
- Seed of UK/EU origin
- Please note this may cause skin irritation
Care Tips
Each crop should flower for up to six weeks. If growing as a green manure, can be left over winter but dig in prior to flowering or cut down and compost the foliage. Will self-seed freely unless faded flowers are removed.
Hardy Annual
Approx. 1000 seeds
Habit |
Medium, Upright |
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Situation |
Full Sun |
Sow By |
August to October, March to June |
Flowers/Harvest |
May to October |
Height |
45cm |