Phacelia grandiflora
Family: Boraginaceae
Common name: SCORPION WEED
Native to: Southern California
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 3 feet
Max width: 1 foot
Flower
magenta/purple, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: self-sows
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant