Phacelia - Best-Find

Traditionally cultivated as a bee plant, this beautiful flower has become a popular addition to gardens and fields to attract beneficial insects and nectar loving birds. As a cover crop, it breaks down quickly after plow-down or leave it to winter kill and act as a weed smothering mass that you can plant into the following spring. Ferny-leaved plants reach 23cm and unfurl beautiful, fragrant light blue-violet flowers.

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Hardiness zone: 3-10

Bloom type: Annual