Fireworks!

Phacelia sericia, June 26, 2020

Phacelia sericia, June 26, 2020

Common & scientific name
Silky phacelia, Phacelia sericea

Family
Waterleaf, Hydrophyllaceae

Location
Graham Gulch, 11,500

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact

With its thick stalks of purple flowers, long, gold-tipped anthers, and silvery-pubescent fern-like leaves, Silky phacelia is one of our handsomest alpine wildflowers, akin to miniature fireworks.  The genus Phacelia is found only in North and South America, primarily in desert areas.  Bees love Silky phacelia, as well!

Phacelia sericea, June 23, 2020

Phacelia sericea, June 23, 2020