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Lacy Phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

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Illustration of Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

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.

Habitat
Desert washes, disturbed slopes, and sandy soils of California and the Southwest
Diet
Outstanding nectar and pollen source for native bees and honeybees
How common
Common

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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