What is Phacelia?
Phacelia is a genus of a plant that is part of the hydrophyllaceae or Waterleaf, a plant family. It contains about 200 types of herbs that come from North and South America. Many have clusters of bell -shaped flowers that usually bloom in early spring. Landscapes usually use this plant in pots or boundaries. Plants within the family facelia are customizable to different types of soil.
The name of the genus is derived from the Greek word Phakelos, which is translated into "bundles". This applies to a cluster of flowers that are based on the plant. Several species within the family are known as common names. For example, p. Sericea is also called alpine facelia, silk fapelia or purple edge. p. Conggesta is commonly referred to as blue curls or Fiddleneck.
Most species come from the US and Mexico. p., For example, Congestart is distributed throughout the new Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. It is also located in northern Mexico. p. Integlifolia fills the landscape of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Northern Mexico. On the other hand, blue curls grow on prairies, meadows and forests. The vast majority of species can survive in different types of soil.
It is recommended to grow these plants into a well -draining soil. Most plants can prosper in clay, sand or chalk material. Plants can also grow in soils that are acidic or alkaline in pH.
In general, these plants thrive well in areas that are exposed to full sunlight. The area can also be exposed to elements or can be protected from the wind. Flowers that flowers are not affected in both directions.
usually facelia grows 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) in height and spreads about 12 inches (30 cm). The leaves are lobby and are covered with hair. As the stem grows, the leaves at the top reduce than at the bottom. Each stem is attached to the taproot, which is the root, toTerý grows directly down. Secondary roots branch from Taproot.
At the ends of the stems are bundles of lavender flowers. Alpine Fapelia produces white, purple or blue flowers. Its shape resembles a bell or bowl. Some stems can have up to 100 flowers in a cluster or just 10.