Honey phacelia for green manure

Honey Phacelia

Latin name: Phacelia tanacetifolia

Honey phacelia is a fast-growing, flower-rich plant that attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is often used as a green manure plant because it improves the structure and nutrient content of the soil. The light purple flowers are both beautiful and valuable for biodiversity.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 30 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–July (direct sowing)
• Flowering time: June–September
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Plant distance: 10–15 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 50–90 cm
• Location: Sunny to partial shade
• Soil type: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
• Watering: Regular, but tolerates some drought

Cultivation tips:

• Sow directly on the growing site in loose soil.
• Can be used as a catch crop to improve the soil and benefit pollinators.
• Cut the plant down before seed formation if it is used as green manure.

Use: Perfect for attracting bees and butterflies, as a green manure plant or as a decorative flower in the garden.

Honey phacelia is an easy-to-grow and versatile plant that produces beautiful blooms and benefits the ecosystem!