Bluebells

Phacelia campanularia

Drought tolerant native annual with deep cobalt blue flowers, blooming February to May. Prefers dry gravelly or sandy soils in deserts, shrublands and woodland openings; up to 6,000 ft. elevation. May “super bloom” in large patches following a wet desert winter. Significant early-season pollen and nectar source for Blue orchard bees, an important native pollinator for almond orchards. Also use in revegetation, along roadsides and in xeriscaping.