How much sunlight does my Blue Tansy need?

Blue Tansy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Blue Tansy?

Blue Tansy does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Blue Tansy?

Blue Tansy is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Blue Tansy?

Blue Tansy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How can I propagate my Blue Tansy?

The seeds of Blue Tansy can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Blue Tansy

Q: Is Blue Tansy easy to care for?

Blue Tansy is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Blue Tansy?

Blue Tansy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Blue Tansy

Scorpian weed is an annual widely used in Europe and is gaining traction in the US. It propagates easily from seed and is attractive to pollinators. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun and withstands sandy or rocky soil. It's winter hardy to 18 degrees F.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phacelia congesta

Genus

Phacelia

Family

Hydrophyllaceae

Order

Boraginales

Also known as

Lacy Phacelia, Lacy Phacelia, Blue tansy and Purple tansy

How to care for Blue Tansy

Water

How often to water your Blue Tansy

Blue Tansy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Lacy Phacelia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blue Tansy: 1ft from a window

Blue Tansy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Blue Tansy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blue Tansy in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue Tansy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue Tansy: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Tansy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Blue Tansy is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Propagation