Phacelia rotundifolia is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae, known by the common name roundleaf phacelia. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it can be found in habitat types such as creosote bush scrub and pinyon-juniper woodland.It is an annual herb growing decumbent to erect, up to 28 centimeters tall. It is glandular and coated in short, stiff hairs. The leaves are conspicuously rounded and have scalloped edges or dull teeth. The round leaf blade is borne on a petiole. The hairy inflorescence is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of bell-shaped flowers. Each flower is roughly half a centimeter long and white to purple in color with a pale yellow throat.
How to keep Phacelia Rotundifolia.
Pruning
To maintain healthy growth and encourage abundant blooms in roundleaf phacelia, it's beneficial to perform selective pruning in early to mid-spring. Begin by removing any dead or damaged stems, which promotes healthier development. Trimming back leggy or overcrowded stems improves airflow, enhances plant vigor, and helps prevent pest problems. Always use clean, sharp tools to minimize the risk of disease.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Phacelia
- Family
- Boraginaceae
Other names.
