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Phacelia integrifolia
Phacelia integrifolia Torr.
Gypsum Phacelia, Gyp Blue-curls
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHIN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Glandular, malodorous, sticky, commonly stout, leafy stems with purplish-lavender or bluish-purple flowers in coils at ends of upper branches.
Phacelia is a large, mostly western American genus distinguished by bluish or purplish flowers in coils usually with protruding stamens. Identification of individual species is determined by technical features, such as seed details.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TX , UTNative Distribution: Southern Utah south to Arizona and northern Mexico, and east to New Mexico, western Texas, and western Oklahoma.
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Clay Clay Loam Medium Loam Sandy Loam, Sandy
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Rock gardens, Pocket prairie, Wildflower meadow, Blooms ornamentalConspicuous Flowers: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia integrifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia integrifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia integrifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-31Research By: TWC Staff