California Bluebell is grown from seed and is native to the deserts of california. It is known by gardeners for its vibrant intense cobalt blue flowers. California Blue bell is one of the few wildflowers grown from seed that can be used as a cut flowers. Phacelia Campanularia is also known as Desert Bluebells.The plant can be grown in sandy soils and desert like climates, but it is also adaptive to other climates. this annual wildflower grows very quickly and blooms in early spring. Phacelia Campanularia can reseed itself if seeds are left to fall onto bare soil. This is going to be the first year I try it so I might also gather some seeds and save for next year. I got my seeds from Vermont Wildflower Farm.
California Bluebell seeds should be started directly outside with optimum germination temperatures of 50 - 55 degrees. Sow seeds 1?16 inch deep before the last frost of spring. Darkness and share are two important factors that can help California Bluebellsto germinate. Hot days and cold nights in combination with full sun or partial shade provide best growing conditions. California Bluebells can be grown in all regions of North America as an annual. The first time I ever saw this was on a visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo..
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