• Blue globe gilia flower with a butterfly against a blurred orange and green background.
  • Blue globe gilia flowers growing alongside orange flowers in a bright garden setting.
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Globe Gilia Seeds

Graceful blue flower clusters are reminiscent of allium blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Gilia capitata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 27 inches

COLOR

  • Blue

A lovely and unique wildflower, native to Western North America, Globe Gilia is an easy to grow annual, blooming with beautiful clusters of light blue flowers atop strong, tall stems. Adaptable to sun or partial shade conditions, Globe Gilia is a one of a kind bloom that should be included in any wildflower or ornamental garden!

  • • Annual; Eye Catching clusters of flowers
  • • Unique, spherical clusters of blooms atop tall stems
  • • Adaptable to sun and shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 9 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 650 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 31,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 124,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 496,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Gilia Planting Guide to learn more.

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Globe Gilia Seeds

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Globe Gilia Seeds FAQs

What is Globe Gilia also known as?

Globe Gilia is also known as Blue Thimble Flower.

Is Globe Gilia resistant to animals or disease?

Globe Gilia is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Globe Gilia?

Globe Gilia is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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