Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
higginsii
ID:
510650

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Atwood

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 410 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509982

Common Names

  • Phacelia Higginsii
  • Higginsii Phacelia
  • Higginsii

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Description

Phacelia higginsii (also called Higginsii Phacelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small, blue flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia higginsii is a wildflower that is used in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phacelia higginsii has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia higginsii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Phacelia higginsii

Phacelia higginsii can be found in the western United States.

Phacelia higginsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia higginsii?

Phacelia higginsii

What is the common name of Phacelia higginsii?

Higginsii Phacelia

Where is Phacelia higginsii found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Phacelia genus

Phacelia welshii, Phacelia vossii, Phacelia zaragozana, Phacelia tanacetifolia, Phacelia capitata, Phacelia bombycina, Phacelia cronquistiana, Phacelia altotonga, Phacelia amabilis, Phacelia mammillarensis, Phacelia mollis, Phacelia sanzinii, Phacelia ramosissima, Phacelia secunda, Phacelia potosina, Phacelia gilioides, Phacelia gentryi, Phacelia insularis, Phacelia incana, Phacelia lyallii, Phacelia lenta, Phacelia hirtuosa, Phacelia sivinskii, Phacelia cottamii, Phacelia argylensis, Phacelia sonoitensis, Phacelia buell-vivariensis, Phacelia cloudcroftensis, Phacelia furnissii, Phacelia higginsii, Phacelia hughesii, Phacelia pinkavae, Phacelia hubbyi, Phacelia austrotexana, Phacelia arizonica, Phacelia franklinii, Phacelia adenophora, Phacelia cephalotes, Phacelia dubia, Phacelia lutea, Phacelia ranunculacea, Phacelia sericea, Phacelia artemisioides, Phacelia nana, Phacelia affinis, Phacelia alba, Phacelia anelsonii, Phacelia argillacea, Phacelia austromontana, Phacelia barnebyana,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,