How much sun does Notch-leaf Phacelia need?

Notch-leaf Phacelia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Notch-leaf Phacelia bloom?

Notch-leaf Phacelia blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Notch-leaf Phacelia native?

Notch-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia crenulata) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Notch-leaf Phacelia attract?

Notch-leaf Phacelia draws bees.

Is Notch-leaf Phacelia HOA-friendly?

Notch-leaf Phacelia is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Notch-leaf Phacelia

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Phacelia crenulata

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Notch-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia crenulata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–18" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AZ, CA, NM, NV and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A spring annual with scalloped, glandular leaves and coiled clusters of violet bell-shaped flowers. Grows in dry, sandy and gravelly soils.

In an HOA neighborhood

Notch-leaf Phacelia is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: backyard habitat areas, low water beds.

Annual that dies back after spring bloom.

Wildlife value

Early spring flowers are a key pollen and nectar source for native bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Notch-leaf Phacelia need?: Notch-leaf Phacelia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Notch-leaf Phacelia bloom?: Notch-leaf Phacelia blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Notch-leaf Phacelia native?: Notch-leaf Phacelia (Phacelia crenulata) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Notch-leaf Phacelia attract?: Notch-leaf Phacelia draws bees.
Is Notch-leaf Phacelia HOA-friendly?: Notch-leaf Phacelia is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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