Basic Information Common Name: California Bluebell Scientific Name: Phacelia minor Native Habitat: California, United States History / Discovery / Cultivator Phacelia minor, commonly known as the California Bluebell, is a charming annual wildflower endemic to California. Its discovery and classification are interwoven with the broader history of bo

Basic Information Common Name: Desert Bluebells Scientific Name: Phacelia campanularia Native Habitat: Arid regions of California and Baja California, Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator Phacelia campanularia, commonly known as Desert Bluebells, is a captivating annual wildflower endemic to the arid landscapes of California and Baja California

Basic Information Common Name: Lacy Phacelia Scientific Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia Native Habitat: California and Baja California, as well as parts of Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator Phacelia tanacetifolia, commonly known as Lacy Phacelia, is a striking annual wildflower native to western North Amer

Basic Information Common Name: Trichodesma Scientific Name: Trichodesma Native Habitat: Africa, Asia, and Australia History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Trichodesma belongs to the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. While not as widely cultivated as some of its relatives, Trichodesma species have a rich