Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO – sustainable and bee-friendly green manure

Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO , also known as organic bee food phacelia, is an annual plant that offers both ecological and ornamental value. This organically grown variety is ideal for gardeners and farmers who want to work sustainably, environmentally, and pesticide-free. The plant is widely used as a green manure, ground cover, and bee-friendly flower, making it an excellent choice for organic gardening, bee pastures, and sustainable agricultural projects.

With its beautiful purple flowers, Phacelia attracts countless bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It's also an effective green manure that improves soil structure, fixes nitrogen, and prevents erosion.

Description and features

Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO grows quickly and forms a bushy, branched plant that can reach 40–70 cm tall. The leaves are pinnate and slightly hairy, and the flowers are a beautiful purple-blue, bell-shaped, and densely packed in clusters.

• Flowering period: From late spring to early autumn

• Pollinators: Attractive to bees, bumblebees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

• Soil improvement: Promotes structure, organic matter and nitrogen content

Its rapid growth and ecological value make Phacelia BIO both useful for the garden and aesthetically pleasing in borders, fields or flower meadows.

Cultivation and care

Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO is easy to grow and requires little maintenance:

• Sowing: Sow direct outdoors from April to June; sow 5–10g per 10m² for dense coverage.

• Site: Sun to part shade; grows in most soil types, from sand to clay.

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile; grows in poor soil but performs better in lightly fertilized soil.

• Watering: Water regularly during dry periods; once established it is fairly drought tolerant.

• Care: Cut back after flowering as a green manure or allow seeds to ripen for natural dispersal.

Thanks to its organic cultivation and low maintenance requirements, Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO is suitable for novice gardeners and sustainable agricultural projects.

Application and benefits

Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO is a multifunctional plant with various applications:

1. Bees and pollinators – important food source for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies; stimulates pollination of nearby crops.

2. Green manure – improves soil structure, increases organic matter and fixes nitrogen.

3. Ground cover – prevents erosion and suppresses weeds through rapid, dense growth.

4. Ornamental value – the purple flowers add a decorative touch to borders, fields, and flower meadows.

5. Seed production – allow seeds to mature for replanting or as a food source for birds.

This combination of ecological and ornamental value makes Phacelia tanacetifolia BIO an indispensable plant for sustainable gardens, bee pastures and organic farming projects.