Purple Phacelia (Phacelia bipinnatifida)

Family: Waterleaf Family (Hydrophyllaceae)

Other Names: Fern-Leaved Phacelia, Scorpion Weed, Loose-Flowered Phacelia

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 5*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.655' W 84°25.127'

Interesting Facts: This beautiful species can easily be confused for other members of the Waterleaf family. A very small population of this plant can be found in the moist deep moist floodplain area of the preserve.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.