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Globe Gilia Seeds

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Also called Thimble Flower, this western native tolerates almost any soil, and some shade. Annual.

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SKU GILG
Common Name Globe Gilia or Thimble Flower
Botanical Name Gilia capitata
Plant Type/Life Cycle Annual
Planting Time N/A
Seeds Per Pound 861,825
Bloom Time Spring
Primary Flower Color Blue
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade, Mostly Shade, Full Shade
Estimated Mature Height 12-24 inches tall
Soil Moisture Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To North America
Native to Pacific Coast
Ships As Seed
Ideal Growing Region Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Is It Storable? Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
Description
This member of the famous western family of gilias (pronounced jill-e-a) has lovely blue/purplish blooms. The rounded flowerheads give globe gilia its common name, and remind some people of the blooms of clovers. Also called blue thimble flower.
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Also called Thimble Flower, this western native tolerates almost any soil, and some shade. Annual.

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