California Bluebell desertbells
Phacelia campanularia 'California Bluebell'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'California Bluebell' desertbells (Phacelia campanularia 'California Bluebell') is an annual for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Bluebell flowers open from early to late spring, and butterflies and bees visit them. It is also drought tolerant, so it needs little care.
Pairs well with Viper’s bugloss, Benary's Giant zinnia, Globemaster allium, and Autumn moor grass.