Gilia capitata
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia
Description
Globe Gilia is an annual that grows 8"-30" tall and 8" wide. Pale blue to violet-blue flowers with blue pollen are carried in dense, 1/2" -1.5" wide clusters that look like pincushions. It 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
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
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.