Phacelia
Details
Quick growing manure crop or as a sanctuary for predator insects to feed and plan their assaults from. Dig or plough in anytime. Sow from September through to April at a rate of 30g per 10m2 or 1kg per 300m2.
Common name
Phacelia
Botanical name
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Height (m)
1
Forest layer
herbaceous
Date
July 08, 2013
Propagation method
Sow direct
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Soil type
Most
Flowers
Purple
Related
Phacelia seed
Common name
Blue tansy or purple tansy
Botanical name
Phacelia
Details
Quick and easy to grow, this fantastic bee plant can get up to a meter tall, covered in purple flowers. As it produces a large amount of plant matter it is also useful as green manure or mulch. Produces plenty of seed for next season.
Price
$3.90
100 seeds
Forest layer
herbaceous
Related
Beneficial insects
Insects play an import role in the health of our gardens and the wider ecosystem. By creating a conducive environment we can encourage the tiny helpers to hang around. Insects prey on others, pollinate plants, are food for birds and generally add to the richness, complexity and diversity of a healthy ecosystem.
