California Bluebell Phacelia campanularia (California Bluebell) As its name suggests, this stunning wildflower is native to the Golden State, but it can also be quite easily propagated throughout the other 49 United States. Also called California Blue Bell or Bells - is widely adaptable, and will also typically grow well in difficult arid environments. True to it's common name, this bluebell is a desert blooming plant that bears flowers of a rich, inky-blue. Grown from Phacelia Campanularia seeds, the California Bluebell is native to the deserts of California, and it is known for its vibrant cobalt blue blooms. California Bluebell is one of the few wildflower seeds that can grow into a good cut flower. Phacelia Campanularia is also known as Desert Bluebells, and the plant can grow in sandy soils and desert-like climates, but it is also adaptive to other climates. This annual wildflower grows very quickly and blooms early in the spring. Phacelia Campanularia can reseed itself if seed falls onto bare ground. California Bluebell seeds should be started directly outside with optimum germination temperatures of 50 - 55 degrees. Sow the Desert Bluebell wild flower seeds 1/16 inch deep before the last frost of spring. Darkness and shade are two important factors that can help California Bluebell flower seed to germinate. Hot days and cold nights, in combination with full sun or partial shade provide the best growing conditions. Phacelia Campanularia will grow in all regions of North America, but is native to southwestern deserts. Its blooms are a vibrant cobalt blue and it works very well as a cut flower. Tolerates many conditions and needs very little water. It's grown very easy from seed. Also known as Desert Bells.

• California Bluebell - Vibrant cobalt blue blooms - A good cut flower

California Bluebell - Vibrant cobalt blue blooms - A good cut flower