Parry's Phacelia

Phacelia parryi

Parry's phacelia is a California annual covered in rich royal-purple, bowl-shaped flowers with pale centers, a dazzling, drought-tolerant reseeder and important early nectar source for sunny gardens.

Family: Boraginaceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: annual
Height: 0.5–2 ft
Spacing: 0.5–1 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: neutral
Bloom: March, April, May
Bloom colors: purple, blue
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, container
Native states: CA