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Hardie-Scott, Linda
Phacelia minor
Phacelia minor (Harv.) Thell.
Wild Canterbury Bells, California Bells
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s): Phacelia whitlavia
USDA Symbol: PHMI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An erect, 8-24 in. annual with 1 in. wide, bell-shaped, purple flowers. The flowers, with white anther lobes between the petals, are arranged in rolled, 1-sided racemes; the raceme unrolling as the flowers open.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , MANative Distribution: S. CA from Santa Monica Mts. to edge of desert
Native Habitat: Dry, disturbed or recently burned areas below 5000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, disturbed soil.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Sow seeds in late summer or early fall. Sow on top of soil as light is needed for germination.Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia minor in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia minor in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia minor
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-02-25Research By: TWC Staff