100 Seeds California Bluebells Phacelia campanularia

California Bluebells, also known as Desert Bluebells, is a low-growing annual wildflower prized for its vivid cobalt-blue bell-shaped blooms and finely textured gray-green foliage. Native to California's desert regions, it delivers a striking early-season display and naturalizes readily when conditions suit it.

This compact plant works beautifully in rock gardens, border edges, pollinator-friendly plantings, and wildflower meadows. Its blooms open over a long spring window, and in warm climates it can self-sow to return the following season. Seed pods form after flowering, making it easy to collect seed for future sowings.
Species: Phacelia campanularia
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant Habit: Low-growing, mounding, spreading
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, low fertility
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 2-10 as an annual
Germination: 14-30 days at 60-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seed in, do not bury deeply; keep moist until germination
Spacing: 6-12 inches apart
Notes: Cool-season grower; blooms fade as heat intensifies