Glob Gilia

Globe gilia, (Gilia capitata) also known as bluehead gilia, is a beautiful and easy-to-grow annual wildflower native to western North America. It's known for its charming, ball-shaped clusters of small flowers in shades of blue, lavender, pink, or white. Here's some more information about globe gilia:

Appearance:

• Grows 10 to 90 centimeters (4 to 36 inches) tall.

• Has finely divided leaves and thick stems.

• Features spherical clusters of 50 to 100 small flowers at the branch tips.

• Flowers come in various colors, including blue, lavender, pink, and white.

• Has a sweet fragrance.

Growing conditions:

• Thrives in full sun or partial shade.

• Prefers well-drained soil, but adaptable to various soil types.

• Drought-tolerant.

• Easy to grow from seed.

Benefits:

• Attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

• Deer-resistant.

• Makes a lovely addition to wildflower gardens, meadows, borders, and rock gardens.

• Can be used as cut flowers or dried flowers.

Interesting facts:

• Globe gilia is a member of the phlox family.

• Its common names include bluehead gilia, blue field gilia, globe gilia, Queen Anne's thimbles, and bird's eyes.

Globe gilia (Gilia capitata) is primarily native to the western United States, with its range stretching from:

North: Washington state
South: California
East: Rocky Mountain states of Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona