California Bluebell Seeds Phacelia campanularia
- Adaptable annual native to California
- Open pollinated Spring Bloomer tolerant to drought
- Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
California Bluebell Seeds - Phacelia campanularia Seed
As its name suggests, this stunning wildflower is native to the Golden State, but it can also be quite easily propagated throughout the other 49 United States. We humbly consider this flower to be one of the most under-rated of all the North American wildflowers and heartily recommend it to any “wild” gardener. California Bluebell – also called California Blue Bell or Bells - is widely adaptable, and will also typically grow well in difficult arid environments.
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Fast Facts
Name: California Bluebell Seeds Botanical Name: Phacelia campanularia Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: blue flowers atop low growing green foliage Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: Blue Blooms: Early Spring, Spring Plant Height: 8-20 inches Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 500 mg Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant California Bluebell
When to Plant California Bluebell Seeds
Direct sow outdoors 2-4 weeks before the final frost date of Spring, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the final frost. In cooler climates, California Bluebells can also be sown in the Fall, after the first killing frost.
Where to Plant California Bluebell Seeds
California Bluebells thrive when planted in Full Sun conditions. They do best in soil that is somewhat dry, sandy soil, but they can tolerate other soil conditions as long as it's well-draining.
How to Plant California Bluebell Seeds
Sow seeds onto the surface of the soil and firmly compress, but do not cover the seeds. California Bluebell seeds require exposure to sunlight in order to germinate. Seedlings will emerge in approximately 5-10 days.
How to Care for California Bluebell
Once sprouts come up, thin to 1 every 6 inches. Once established, California Bluebells will tolerate drought, but will certainly benefit from occasional watering. As a tall grower, California Bluebells may need support from staking, especially in areas with high winds. After plants begin to turn brown, seed pods for the Bluebells will star opening. Collect seeds as soon as pods open, and store in a cool dry location with minimal sunlight exposure for planting in the next season.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
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Hypnotic Blue
I am mesmerized by the beauty of this humble flower. It is, in my humble opinion, the coveted "sapphire" of blue flowers. Photos do not do it justice. You must see it for real.
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Beautiful and Delightful
I absoluty love these flowers! I live in zone 4; they started blooming the first week of June and still have a few blooms left the last week of August. They always had pleanty of blooms to enjoy (as long as I remembered dead headed them) ;) They are a beautiful little flower that is a bright cobalt blue.
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Purple Tansies short friend
Grows easy like the other phacelia purple tansy. It is a lot shorter. planted mine mid-april in the PNW Willamette valley. It is the end of may now and they're flowering.
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Excellent Germination
Planted them and had sprouts within 4 days and two weeks later nice leaf growth from the stem.
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California Bluebell Seeds
The little plants are coming up and it is so exciting these flowers are so beautiful to look at, I can't wait! The amount of seeds that germinate is impressive. Thank you, can't wait to order more!!!!!
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seeds
starting to grow now and looking great
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