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