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Known natively to the Pacific Coast and as Blue Head or Blue Field Gilia, it thrives from Mexico to Alaska and can adapt to full sun or partial shade. Drought-tolerant and versatile in soil type, this unique and lovely wildflower, native to Western North America, blooms with light blue flowers atop tall stems, making it a distinctive addition to wildflower or ornamental gardens.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Gilia capitata |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 16 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost |
| Minimum Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Blue-Violet, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Purple, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
