Lacy Phacelia is a California annual with finely cut, fernlike foliage and coiled clusters of lavender-blue flowers. It is one of the most important bee forage plants in western North America, providing exceptional pollen and nectar that supports bumblebees, native solitary bees, and honeybees. It is widely used in cover crop mixes for this reason.
Best time to see a Lacy Phacelia
The best time to see a Lacy Phacelia is February–April, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,413 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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