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Phacelia tanacetifolia


Scorpion Weed




Origin:  Southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Family
Boraginaceae
Genus
Phacelia
Species
tanacetifolia
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Height
100 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJune
Cultivation
Cannot grow in the shade and prefers a well-drained but moist soil.
Habitat
Open flats and slopes of southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Flower Description
Bell-shaped, blue-lavender flowers near the top of the stems.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
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