Phacelia
Details Quick growing manure crop or as a sanctuary for predator insects to feed and plan their assaults from. Dig or plough in anytime. Sow from September through to April at a rate of 30g per 10m2 or 1kg per 300m2.
Common name Phacelia
Botanical name Phacelia tanacetifolia
Height (m) 1
Forest layer herbaceous
Date July 08, 2013
Propagation method Sow direct
Shade / Sun Full sun
Soil type Most
Flowers Purple
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Phacelia seed
Common name Blue tansy or purple tansy
Botanical name Phacelia
Details Quick and easy to grow, this fantastic bee plant can get up to a meter tall, covered in purple flowers. As it produces a large amount of plant matter it is also useful as green manure or mulch. Produces plenty of seed for next season.
Price $3.90
100 seeds
Forest layer herbaceous