Cleftleaf wildheliotrope
Phacelia crenulata
- Hydrophyllaceae
- Dicot
- Annual
- Forb/herb
About Cleftleaf wildheliotrope
Cleftleaf wildheliotrope is a cheerful native annual that brings real joy to any garden. Its delicate purple-blue flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout the growing season, making it a wonderful way to support local wildlife. The blooms have a charming, old-fashioned appeal that many gardeners love. Plus, this is a true native wildflower, so you'll feel good knowing you're planting something that belongs right in your landscape.
Growing this plant is wonderfully simple. It's a low-maintenance annual herb that doesn't fuss much once established. Like most wildflowers, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Direct sowing seeds in fall or early spring works great. Once it gets going, this little treasure pretty much takes care of itself. You'll have a stunning display of flowers with barely any effort at all.