Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Lacy Phacelia
  • Synonyms:
  • Family: Boraginaceae (Forget-Me-Not)
  • Genus Information: there are 54 species of phalacia in NV, 93 in CA and 166 in the US

Habit and Size

  • Duration: annual
  • Habit: forb
  • Shape: upright
  • Size: 40 in
  • Stem: brown, hairy

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: linear
  • Edge: deeply cut leaves
  • Arrangement:
  • Leaf Retention: deciduous

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: purple, blue
  • Flower Size: 1 cm
  • Number of Petals:
  • Bloom: Mar, Apr, May
  • Fruit: capsule

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use: medium
  • Light: full sun
  • Soil: sandy
  • Habitat: Open flats & slopes

Distribution

  • Distribution: AZ, CA, KS, MA, ME, MI, NV, OR
  • Seen: Baker
  • Elevation: 5000 ft (1500 m)

Photographs

Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

Baker

Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

Baker