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
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.