Gilia capitata
Globe Gilia, Blue Thimble
Description
Globe Gilia is an annual. Grows 8"-30" tall, to 8" wide. Pale blue to violet-blue flowers with blue pollen are carried in dense, .5 -1.5" wide clusters that look like pincushions. Generally blooms in spring through summer.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, 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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.