Mountain Phacelia
NameMountain Phacelia
Species NamePhacelia sericea
Common NameMountain Phacelia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone (growing in ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive coiled inflorescences (scorpioid cymes) with numerous white to pale lavender flowers and prominent stamens, characteristic of the Phacelia genus.
Description
This specimen of Mountain Phacelia displays vibrant green foliage and distinctive coiled inflorescences. Numerous small white to pale lavender flowers with prominent stamens are emerging from the developing coils. The plant appears to be growing in a natural, wild setting, not as a cultivated bonsai.
