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Phacelia bolanderi
Phacelia bolanderi A. Gray
Bolander's Phacelia, Flowered Grape Leaf
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHBO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This 8 in. tall perennial bears semi-prostrate stems, creating a mature plant width of up to 3 ft. The leaves are grape-like. Each stem ends in a coil of flower buds which open into saucer-shaped, pale-blue flowers.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WANative Distribution: Immediate coast from Sonoma Co., CA to Coos Bay, OR; inland to Siskiyou Co., CA
Native Habitat: Dry to moist, coastal woodland areas below 1000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Rich soils with some summer water.
Conditions Comments: This phacelia is short-lived but often reseeds.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed.Seed Treatment: No treatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia bolanderi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia bolanderi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia bolanderi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-04-01Research By: TWC Staff