fiddleneck
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P. tanacetifolia is a robust winter annual of variable height, 20-120cm, with fern-like pinnately cut leaves, sometimes rather grey-green, and abundant, densely set soft blue or lavender-blue flowers in terminal, curved cymes during summer. Very attractive to bees and other insects
Scientific classification
- Species
- fiddleneck (Phacelia tanacetifolia)
- Genus
- Phacelia
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fiddleneck
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of fiddleneck
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fiddleneck care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in situ in spring or early autumn; self seeds freely in a sunny position
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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