Phacelia minor, with the common names Whitlavia and wild Canterbury bells, is a species of phacelia. It is native to Southern California and Baja California, where it grows in the Colorado Desert and the coastal and inland mountains of the Transverse-Peninsular Ranges, often in chaparral and areas recently burned.
Wild canterbury bells has strong resistance to disease and is generally not highly susceptible to illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases found in its environment. Those infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to preserve an attractive appearance and healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also encourage blooming. Wild canterbury bells is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience. It may need more attention if cultivated indoors.
How to keep Phacelia Minor.
Light
Wild canterbury bells thrive in plentiful sunlight, especially during their active growing phase. Their native habitat is characterized by abundant sun. Too little sun can restrict their growth. Conversely, too much exposure can be harmful, causing problems like drying out or sunburn.
Temperature
Wild canterbury bells naturally occur in habitats where temperatures generally range from 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). This plant favors warmer climates and may require extra care and suitable temperature adjustments during seasonal changes.
Fertilizer
When most of the blooms on Wild canterbury bells have fully opened, it's time to resume fertilizing. About the time the blooms reach peak production, start fertilizing once every three to four weeks, as weather allows. Then, when Wild canterbury bells begins to produce fewer new blooms, discontinue fertilizing; there's no need to fertilize once the plant can no longer produce additional blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Phacelia
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Purple, Lavender
- Flower Size
- 4.06 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Planting Time
- Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Mexico
Other names.
