Oceanblue Phacelia
Phacelia ranunculacea
Mason Brock (Masebrock)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Phacelia
- Species:
- Phacelia ranunculacea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Violet
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Ethmia macelhosiella
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers floodplain and riparian zones
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are cold stratified
Establishment: D. americana is found within temperate deciduous forests of North America. No germination percentage or time range provided.
Source: npn.rngr.net