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Phaceliacongesta

Genus
Phacelia (fa-SEE-lee-uh)
Species
congesta (kon-JES-tuh)
Synonym
Eutoca congesta
Phacelia conferta
Phacelia congesta var. dissecta
Phacelia dissecta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Austin, Texas

Brady, Texas

Cedar Creek, Texas

Elgin, Texas

Helotes, Texas

Kingsland, Texas

Mason, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Mason, TX | November 2010 | positive

Wonderful plant that I remember from my childhood. It grows quite nicely on the creek bank under a mature oak on my property. This past...Read More

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Voca, TX | April 2004 | positive

These are all over the roadside right now - - - end of April - - - and they are just beautiful mixed in with Larkspur and bluebonnet remnants.

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