About California Phacelia
Plant Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Plant Type: Perennial
Size: 6-18" H x 1-2' W
Growth Habit: Rosettes
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Lavender
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: North Coast, Outer North Coast Range, Central Coast, San Francisco Bay
Natural Habitat: Bluffs, open slopes, roadcuts, chaparral, woodland
Photo Credit: Neal Kramer via Calscape