Silky Scorpion Weed

Phacelia sericea

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Dry/Rocky to Well Drained

Chinook Exposure:

Sheltered

Size:

6-18" T & 10-18" W

Bloom Period:

May to August

Bloom Colour:

Purple

Growth Habit:

Moderate to Fast

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $5.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Seeds Per Package: 30

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This silky, silvery hairy perennial can cause slight skin irritation to some (hence its name), but not everyone is bothered by it. It is however amazingly beautiful in flower, blooming in late May to early August. It has a nice form with interesting feathery foliage that turns pinky orange in the fall. This wildflower would look great in any sunny sheltered site - plant where it will have winter snow-cover.

Found in Nature: Dry, rocky open sites, hillsides in the mountains.

Distribution: Montane to Alpine

Notes: Available as larger potted stock - pick up only.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.