About Great Valley Phacelia
Plant Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Plant Type: Annual
Size: 1-2' H x 2' W
Growth Habit: Upright, branching
Deciduous/Evergreen: Annual
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant
Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Light purple
Endangered?: Not Listed
Distribution: Coastal mountain ranges, the Central Valley, and the Sierra Nevada foothills, extending into Baja California
Natural Habitat: Grasslands and mountain slopes
Photo Credit: John Doyen via Calscape