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Glade Phacelia
Phacelia glandulifera
In the United States:
Native
· also called Sticky phacelia, Glandular-hair scorpion-weed
Honeybees visit Glade Phacelia for its moderate nectar and pollen rewards, particularly the distinctive blue pollen grains. Peak bloom aligns with late spring in temperate zones, offering a valuable early-season forage source before summer dearth. This sticky-glandular annual self-seeds in disturbed open areas but can be prone to lodging in heavy winds, benefiting from light support in dense plantings.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | May–June |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |