California Bluebell Seeds

1/4 Pound

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$8.95

1 Pound

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$26.95

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Quick Overview

This little beauty is a desert native, but opens its inky blue flowers in any region. For front of meadows. Early. Annual.

Details

SKU	PHCG
Common Name	California Bluebell or Desert Bluebell
Botanical Name	Phacelia campanularia
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Annual
Seeds Per Pound	907,184
Bloom Time	Summer
Primary Flower Color	Blue
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny
Estimated Mature Height	8-20 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To	North America
Native to	Southwestern deserts of the US.
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses	Showy Flowers, Extended Blooms
Is It Storable?	Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

This delicate desert plant blooms almost overnight with one of the richest, inky-blue flowers in the plant kingdom. Of course, it is drought-resistant, but responds to normal rainfall and watering, forgetting all about its desert home. Also called Desert Bell, or Desert Bluebell, this little wildflower is a treat for Easterners and Midwesterners who have rarely seen it. Along with wild baby’s breath (Gypsophila elegans), this is the very earliest bloom in newly-seeded meadows.

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9/30/2011

3.0

Nice plant, tricky to establish

By Jose Unidos

from Portland, OR

Pros

Vivid Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Large Areas

Comments about American Meadows California Bluebell Seeds - 1/4 LB:

I mass planted this over a large area and got very little successful establishment. I think there are a few relevant factors behind my poor luck: 1) a much colder/wetter/longer spring than normal; 2) I planted it pre-maturely; 3)germination rates maybe a little low; 4)it doesn't seem all that competitive when planted with other species.

I'm trying it again this coming year and will modify planting plans somewhat. One critical factor here in the Maritime Northwest seems to be spring planting -- unlike some of our other annuals that do fine when fall planted.

5/2/2010

4.0

California Bluebells

By JP

from Southern Arizona

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Pros

Attractive

Cons

Modest germination rate

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors

Comments about American Meadows California Bluebell Seeds - 1/4 LB:

A lovely plant. I didn't get as many as I'd hoped for the first year so those that germinated and bloomed were treasured all the more. I will plant more this year, knowing that the germination rate is on the low side.

3/26/2010

4.0

Great Germination Rate!

By The Bee Guy

from Dexter, MI

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Accurate Instructions

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Comments about American Meadows California Bluebell Seeds - 1/4 LB:

I started a pot of California Bluebell in my greenhouse. Germination was almost 100% in just four days. I can't wait to see these bloom!I'll be planting a 80'x80' plot shortly for early forage for my Honeybees.gerrynavarre[@]

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