The ecological benefit of Phacelia tanacetifolia

Hey dear Hive friends, first of all I would like to wish you all a pleasant day and hope you are all well! In this article, I would like to introduce a plant that could be interesting from an ecological point of view and hope you can learn something new.

Here you can see pictures of Lacy Phacelia, which is also known under the scientific name Phacelia tanacetifolia and originally comes from Mexico or the USA and in the 19th century has found its way to Europe. It is really very easy to care for and thrives best in sunny or semi-shaded locations and it is best to sow the seeds early in the year from about March in order to make full use of the flowering period and it is optimal to sow the seeds at regular intervals to let the plant bloom until autumn. The propagation is extremely easy and the seeds can be easily removed or the plant left standing so that it reproduces itself and this non-hardy plant also has a high resistance to pests and the rapid spread also inhibits the growth of pest plants. Due to the bacteria contained on the roots, it can also make a great contribution to the improvement of the soil and Phacelia tanacetifolia also has a positive effect on air quality and help to improve it. The flowers have a blue or violet appearance and attract numerous insects and are extremely interesting due to the high content of pollen and nectar and some species of wild bees or other endangered insects also find a good source of food here. During the flowering period, you can especially see butterflies, hoverflies, bumblebees or bees that visit the flowers and it is highly recommended for anyone who attaches importance to ecological gardens and wants to do something for the ecosystem. This plant is also extremely interesting for beekeepers and the honey from this plant will profess a very special aroma and due to the high amount of nectar it is extremely yielding when it comes to the production of honey.

Many thanks for stopping by and watching and maybe I can motivate someone to cultivate in the new season! I captured these pictures with my Camera Sony Alpha 6000 plus 55-210 mm lens!