Purple Tansy Seeds - Lacy Phacelia
Create a bee paradise with Anellabees Lacy Phacelia (Purple Tansy)! Considered one of the absolute best flowers for honeybees, this fast-growing annual produces masses of delicate lavender-blue flowers in unique curled "fiddleneck" spirals. With abundant nectar and pollen, it's a top choice for beekeepers, pollinator gardens, and as a companion plant for vegetables. Easy to grow, blooms in just 6-8 weeks, and excellent as a cover crop or green manure.
Product Details:
- Height: 12-24 inches | Spacing: 6-8 inches apart
- Bloom Size: ½ inch, lavender-blue spirals | Zones: 3a-10b (annual)
- Germination: 7-14 days | Bloom Time: 6-8 weeks from seed
- Size Options: One packet or 12-pack Pollinator Collection
Why Lacy Phacelia is #1 for Bees:
- Exceptional Nectar & Pollen: Called "bee bread" by beekeepers
- All-Day Blooming: Continuous nectar flow throughout the day
- Fast & Prolific: Blooms 6-8 weeks, flowers for 4-6 weeks
- Attracts All Pollinators: Honeybees, bumblebees, native bees, hoverflies
Growing Instructions:
- Direct sow early spring or fall after last frost
- Broadcast seeds, lightly rake, keep moist
- Germination: 7-14 days | Full sun to partial shade
- Successive sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms
Multiple Uses:
- Pollinator Garden: Top bee plant, attracts beneficial insects
- Vegetable Companion: Increases pollination, controls pests (plant near tomatoes, peppers, squash)
- Cover Crop: Fixes nitrogen, improves soil, suppresses weeds
- Cutting Garden: Unique fiddleneck blooms, 5-7 day vase life
Companion Planting Benefits:
- Attracts beneficial insects (hoverflies, ladybugs, parasitic wasps)
- Natural pest control for aphids and caterpillars
- Improves vegetable yields through increased pollination
Perfect For: Beekeepers, pollinator gardens, vegetable garden companions, cover crops, beneficial insects, organic gardening, soil improvement.
Storage: Store seeds at 32-41°F. Viable for 2-3 years.
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Growing notes and instructions are detailed on the back of the packet.
Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high humidity. The ideal temperature is between 32° and 41°F.
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