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Purple Fiddleneck Tansy Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Purple Fiddleneck Tansy Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Direct sow seeds in well-drained garden soil after frost

Lightly cover seeds with soil

Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge

Plant in location that receives full sun

How to Grow


Grow in full sun to partial shade

Water moderately; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Use well-drained soil

Deadhead regularly for continued blooms

Tips


Scarify seeds lightly before planting

Prepare soil by removing weeds

Space plants to allow airflow

Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

purple flowers

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Purple Fiddleneck Tansy Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering

Purple Fiddleneck Tansy (Phacelia tanacetifolia) is a popular annual ornamental and pollinator-friendly flower valued for its delicate lavender-purple blooms and lacy foliage. It blooms abundantly in garden beds, borders, wildflower mixes, and meadow plantings. Known also as purple tansy or lacy phacelia, this plant is not only visually appealing but also attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity and natural beauty.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–90 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

3–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

10–20 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTN
036000198034

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Purple Fiddleneck visually distinctive?

Its curved flower clusters gradually unfurl, creating a unique coiled appearance during blooming.

Can it be included in wildflower meadows?

Yes. It blends naturally with meadow plantings and informal flowering landscapes.

Which companion plants pair well with Purple Fiddleneck?

California poppies, cosmos, cornflowers, and native grasses create attractive combinations.

Does it create movement in garden borders?

Yes. Slender stems sway gently in the breeze, adding a natural appearance.

Can it provide seasonal texture?

Yes. Its coiled flower stems contribute visual interest before and during flowering.

Do pollinators visit the flowers?

The nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.