Pollinator 'Globe Gilia '

Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata) is a charming North American native wildflower, beloved for its ball-shaped clusters of tiny, sky-blue blooms. Each globe holds up to 100 delicate, bell-shaped flowers with soft, exserted anthers that give a feathery, thimble-like appearance. Sometimes called Blue Thimble Flower, Queen Anne’s Thimble, or Blue Gilia, this versatile plant thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types—even poor or sandy ones.

Globe Gilia is drought-tolerant once established and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and native pollinators. With its ferny foliage and airy habit, it brings softness and movement to wildflower meadows, borders, and naturalized areas. A wonderful option for xeriscaping, pollinator gardens, or tucked among other annuals in a sunny bed.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Part Shade

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 17 - 21 days at 12 - 18°C

HEIGHT: 12-24”

MATURITY: 100-115 Days

SPACING: 6 - 12”

PINCH: Not Necessary


Growing:
Direct sow (recommended): 2–3 weeks before last frost, or in autumn in mild climates.
Transplant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost and harden off seedlings gradually in a cold frame before planting out.
Annual. Hardy to Zone 3.