SECTION: Compost Crops, Phacelia tanacetifolia, A/Ht 1-4’/Spacing 6/200

Prime beneficial-insect plant. Lavender-blue, fragrant flowers are loved by people too. A quick growing plant which makes a fine, feathery but dense carpet that shades and holds the soil but allows moisture to trickle through. Phacelia attracts pollinators--one of the very best bee plants. Our research garden has found it inhibits nematodes and improves soil structure. Makes good compost material.

One packet will plant 200 sq ft when using 6" spacing in the bed.

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EA CULTURE: ALL/Spacing 6"

SEEDS PER PACKET: 1250

SOURCE CODE: C

WHEN TO PLANT: Spring - Fall in mild winter areas

PACKET LABEL INSTRUCTIONS: Start seeds in flats in the Spring and transplant 12" apart. Attracts pollinating insects. This annual grows to a height of 1-4 feet.' Our research garden has found it inhibits nematodes and improves soil structure. Makes good compost material.