Gilia capitata
Globe Gilia
Description
Globe Gilia is an annual that grows 8"-30" tall and 1' wide. Pale blue to violet-blue flowers with blue pollen rise above foliage on thin stalks in spring and summer. From far, flowers look like pin cushion globes! Foliage hovers around base and is lacy looking and narrow. This wildflower tolerates heat and prefers sandy, rocky, well draining soil. It's found on hillsides in the Pacific Northwest as well as in California mountains. Bees and butterflies love the flowers.
Plant Type
Annual, Wildflower
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.