Phacelia brachyloba is a species of phacelia known by the common name shortlobe phacelia. It is native to southern California and Baja California, where it grows in the coastal mountains, canyons, and valleys. It is one of the many species known as fire followers, that emerge in areas recently burned.It is an annual herb growing erect to a maximum height near 60 centimeters. It is hairy and glandular. The lance-shaped leaves are lobed or divided into lobed leaflets. The hairy, glandular inflorescence is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of many funnel- or bell-shaped flowers. Each flower is up to a centimeter wide with a lavender, pink, or white corolla and a yellow throat. There are reports that glandular hairs of stems, flowers and leaves of Phacelia brachyloba secrete oil droplets that can cause an unpleasant skin rash (contact dermatitis) in some people.
How to keep Phacelia Brachyloba.
Pruning
The shortlobe phacelia is known for its delicate lavender-blue flowers and lobed leaves. To keep the plant healthy and vibrant, it's important to prune it between early and late spring. By removing dead stems, you can encourage healthy growth and enhance flowering. Regular pruning also improves airflow, reduces the risk of disease, and promotes vigor, ensuring that the plant remains both aesthetically pleasing and healthy.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Genus
- Phacelia
- Family
- Boraginaceae
