Description
Bluehead gilia is a cheerful annual wildflower that is perfect for a dryland meadow or rock garden alongside other annuals. Native to much of western North America, bluehead gilia can be highly variable, with the spherical flower cluster ranging in color from blue, white, pink, or lavender. But no matter the color, bluehead gilia is sure to attract a wide variety of pollinators, especially native bees and butterflies. Bluehead gilia grows from valley bottom to high elevation, and is generally found growing in sunny, sandy, rocky areas, or other locations with good drainage.
Bluehead gilia (Gilia capitata) seed packets contain approximately 225 seeds.
Seed Germination Instructions
30 days cold-moist stratification is recommended. May germinate with fall rain or in early spring.
Sow seeds outside in fall to early spring and let nature do the stratification naturally outside, if you have cold enough winters. If you live in an area with mild winters, you may need to provide the cold-moist stratification artificially. For more information please read through the information in our Seed Germination and Propagation Reference Guide.
