Wild Flower Seed: Globe Gilia(Gilia capitata)

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Globe Gilia

Gilia capitata


About Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata)
Height:	Up to 1 ft.
Flower Color:	Bluish purple clover-like flowers
Plant Type:	Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type:	Clover-like
Bloom Time:	Mid season
Is this wildflower invasive?	No
Is this wildflower endangered?	No
Is this wildflower edible?	No
Is this wildflower medicinal?	No


What is Globe Gilia's native range?
	Indigenous To:	Pacific Coast
Where Globe Gilia is naturalized or can be grown
	Regions:	All regions of North America.
	Zones:	3-10
	States:
How to grow Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata)
	Soil preference:	Adaptable
	Sun/Shade:	Full sun to partial shade
	Moisture Requirements:	Adaptable to even arid conditions.
	Instructions:	This lovely annual from California prefers dry, hot conditions. Very easy to grow from seed.