What is Blue Phacelia?
Phacelia distans is a species of the genus Phacelia.
Phacelia distans is also known as blue phacelia, whild heliotrope, and scorpionweed. (1)
Where is the Blue Phacelia located?
in the Sonoran desert and Mojave deserts of southeastern California to southwestern Utah and south to Arizona and northwest Mexico. (1)
At what elevation is the Blue Phacelia located?
between 1,000 and 4,000 feet (1)
What does the flower look like?
bell-shaped, pale blue flowers with 5 rounded, united petals (1)
Flowers measure about 1/4″ an inch wide, in finely haired, terminal coils (1)
When do the flowers bloom?
February, March, April, and June (1)
Resources
1. https://www.desertusa.com/flowers/Blue-Phacelia-Wild-Heliotrope-Scorpionweed.html
