Blue Tansy Lacy Seeds (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

Blue Tansy Lacy is an annual flowering plant celebrated for its delicate, lacy foliage and vibrant blue flowers. This fast-growing plant is a favorite for pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its feathery foliage and bright blooms also make it excellent for borders, wildflower meadows, and cut-and-dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning sky-blue flowers on tall, graceful stems

• Lacy, aromatic foliage adds texture and interest to the garden

• Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators

• Quick to establish and easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Botanical name: Phacelia tanacetifolia

• Common name: Blue Tansy, Lacy Phacelia

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer

• Lifespan: Annual

Ideal For

• Pollinator and wildlife gardens

• Borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings

• Cut flower and dried arrangements

• Companion planting to improve soil and attract beneficial insects

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in prepared, well-drained soil

   • Lightly cover with soil (0.5 cm)

   • Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin to 30–40 cm apart once established

4. Care: Low-maintenance; tolerant of poor soils and drought once established. Deadhead to prolong flowering.