Broadleaf Phacelia (Phacelia Platycarpa) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia platycarpa is a flowering plant known for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and extensively branching stems, thriving in arid, open areas primarily in Mexico and Guatemala.

Broadleaf Phacelia

Broadleaf Phacelia

Phacelia Platycarpa

Phacelia platycarpa is a flowering plant known for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and extensively branching stems, thriving in arid, open areas primarily in Mexico and Guatemala.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractant, soil stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Broadleaf Phacelia

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Phacelia