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Phacelia purshii
Phacelia purshii Buckley
Miami Mist
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s): Phacelia bicknellii, Phacelia boykinii
USDA Symbol: PHPU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , GA , IL , IN , KY , MD , MI , MO , NC , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WVCanada: ON
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia purshii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia purshii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia purshii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-05Research By: TWC Staff