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Phacelia bipinnatifida

Fernleaf Phacelia

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    Fernleaf Phacelia (Phacelia bipinnatifida)
    Waterleaf Family

    Fernleaf phacelia, is a biennial wildflower commonly found along the Blue RIdge Mountains. It occurs naturally in rich cove forests where it thrives in partial to full shade and moist soils. This species is named for its finely divided, fern-like basal leaves and its violet flowers, which appear in early to mid-spring.  Fernleaf phacelia is a biennial that reseeds easily, often returning each year once established. While it completes its life cycle relatively early in the season, its delicate texture and early spring flowers make it a great addition to the shade garden. Good companion plants include Christmas Fern, Eastern Columbine, Wild Geranium, Golden Groundsel, Mayapple, and Green and Gold.

    Blooms: Blooms: Blue/Purple, 3-4 wks, Apr-May
    Leaves: Large, divided leaves are fern-like
    Height: 1-2’
    Space: 1-2'
    Soil: Average-Moist
    Exposure: Shade-Part Shade
    Fauna: Mostly bees, host to a leaf beetle
    Seeds: Capsules produce abundant seed for self-sowing
    Deer Resistance: High
    Zone: 5-8
    Native Status: NC native,common in the Mountains, rare in the Piedmont
    Provenance: Unknown,seed grown