What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
An annual with slender stems and rounded blue-purple flower clusters. Plants can bloom through late spring and summer depending on sowing time, moisture, and heat.
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Western annual pollinator flower
Globe Gilia
Lavender-blue globe-shaped flower clusters for sunny wildflower plantings and pollinator gardens.
Globe Gilia builds airy lavender-blue flower clusters on slender stems, giving sunny plantings height without heaviness. It is an excellent visual bridge between lower annuals and taller meadow flowers, and its clustered blooms are useful to a wide range of visiting pollinators.
Coverage2 oz up to 2,000 sq ft · 4 oz up to 4,000 sq ft · 8 oz up to 8,000 sq ft · 1 lb up to 16,000 sq ft
SunlightFull sun.
When to PlantDirect sow in spring; fall sowing is also appropriate in many mild-winter western climates.
What you’re planting
Individual flower seed
- Globe Gilia
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Sow on prepared soil, cover only lightly, press for good contact, and keep evenly moist until seedlings are established. Avoid over-fertilizing.
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