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Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia

Gilia Capitata

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Overview

The Globe Gilia, or Gilia capitata, prized for its striking blue-violet inflorescences, cultivates a unique spherical form with blooms atop slender stems, reaching heights of 1-2 feet. These delicate blossoms, assembled in dense clusters, thrive in well-drained soils under full sun. With a bloom period extending from spring to summer, it offers a prolonged nectar source for pollinators, enhancing biodiversity. A low-maintenance choice, it imbues meadows and borders with a whimsical charm.

Sun FullWater LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — prized for its striking blue-violet inflorescences
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — cultivates a unique spherical form with blooms atop slender stemsBlue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — prized for its striking blue-violet inflorescencesBlue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — These delicate blossoms, assembled in dense clusters, thrive in well-drained soils under full sunBlue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — A low-maintenance choice, it imbues meadows and borders with a whimsical charmBlue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — With a bloom period extending from spring to summerBlue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — it offers a prolonged nectar source for pollinators+72

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — reaching heights of 1-2 feet
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — cultivates a unique spherical form with blooms atop slender stems
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — prized for its striking blue-violet inflorescences
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — These delicate blossoms, assembled in dense clusters, thrive in well-drained soils under full sun
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — A low-maintenance choice, it imbues meadows and borders with a whimsical charm
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — With a bloom period extending from spring to summer
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — it offers a prolonged nectar source for pollinators
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — presents a captivating sight in any garden with its whimsical spherical blooms
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — or Blue Thimble Flower (Gilia capitata)
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — A native to the west coast of North America
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — boast an array of vivid blue to light purple florets that come together to form a dense
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — thriving in USDA zones 3 through 9
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — this annual wildflower reaches heights ranging from 12 to 24 inches
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — Globe Gilia is noteworthy for its upright
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — The foliage spans roughly 6 inches across, while the stems stretch upwards, creating a light, airy feel
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — slender stems which sprout from a rosette of lacy basal leaves
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — thimble-shaped display.<br><br>Often planted in drifts or clusters
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — emerging in late spring and continuing through summer
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — particularly in periods of drought
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — This low-maintenance flower requires regular watering during its growing season
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — consider its preference for full sun exposure and well-drained soils
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — It's ideal for wildflower meadows
Blue Thimble Flower, Globe Gilia (Gilia Capitata) — are magnets for pollinators

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