Lacy phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to North America, phacelia is a fast-growing annual plant with lush purple flowers. It is widely used in permaculture to attract bees and pollinators and as green manure.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees lacy phacelia grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Herbaceous annual up to 1.0 m
Mature diameter: 0.4 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Harvest
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August
September — Planting
October — Planting
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: It is not commonly used in traditional medicine or human cuisine.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Quince tree

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.