Silverleaf Phacelia Phacelia hastata Waterleaf family (Hydrophyllaceae)
The silver-hairy leaves and prominent veins distinguish Silverleaf Phacelia from other phacelias. The Varyleaf Phacelia (P. heterophylla) is a similar species, that some taxonomists consider to be the same species; it is taller with 1 main stem and generally pale white flowers. All phacelias have bottlebrush-appearing flowers due to protruding beyond the petals.
, 6-15" tall, with -hairy leaves and stems that are trailing or almost erect. are , short-petioled, with margins and prominent veins, often at base. Stem leaves are smaller. Purple-lavender to dull-white flowers are arranged in tight coil; 5-parted with 5 broad petal , 5 hairy and 5 long expending past petals. are 2-chambered each containing 2 or more seeds.