Phacelia tanacetifolia Fiddleneck (Hydrophyllaceae)

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Phacelia tanacetifolia
Fiddleneck
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The Phacelia tanacetifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America in California. Often naturalized in Europe[50]. It is a member of the Hydrophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fiddleneck.

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Latin Name:  Phacelia tanacetifolia
Common Name:  Fiddleneck
Family:  Hydrophyllaceae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Open flats and slopes below 1200 metres[71].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a moist soil[108]. The flowers are a rich source of nectar and is occasionally grown commercially as a crop for bees[46, 50, 61].

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