Description

California Bluebells Seeds (Phacelia campanularia) offer a luminous spring display with their vibrant blue flowers. Known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in drought and cold conditions, these desert bluebells are a versatile choice for various garden spaces. Whether sowed between paving stones, rock gardens, or the front of flower beds, these tough yet charming flowers provide an eye-catching show. Loved by native bees, they attract pollinators while adding beauty to any landscape.

Botanical Name: Phacelia campanularia
Family: Boraginaceae
Native: California
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 8″–16″ tall, 6″ wide. Quite variable in size depending on soil, exposure, fertility, and water.
Variety Information: Each vibrant-blue flower is only 1″ wide but they are produced in clusters several inches across.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date; also in late summer and fall, especially in mild climates.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1/16″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
Thinning: Thin to 1 every 6″

1,600 seeds.