Phacelia tanacetifolia
Scorpion Weed
Family |
Boraginaceae |
Genus |
Phacelia |
Species |
tanacetifolia |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
Height |
100 cm |
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. |