Phacelia campanularia
(Desert Bluebells)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit



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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Desert Bluebells, California Bluebells, Desertbells, Desert Canterbury Bells
    Lifespan: Annual
    Zones: N/A
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: February - April
    Status: Native
    Range:

Phacelia campanularia, or Desert Bluebells, is native to desert regions of Arizona and California. It is an annual that grows in open desert ground, dry washes, rocky slopes in dry, sandy and gravelly soil. It its natural habitat, it blooms in early spring, but when grown in colder areas, it can bloom throughout early summer. It has striking true blue flowers.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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