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Gilia
Gilia capitataWestern North American annual with round blue flower clusters that attract pollinators.
Hardy AnnualWildflowerFull SunPartial Shade
Days to maturity
60–70 daysDays to germ.
14–21 daysSpacing
6–12 inHeight
12–36 inSun
Sun, Partial ShadeHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 14–21 d
- Soil temp
- 55–70 °F
- Depth
- 0.125 in
- Light for germ
- light
- Pre-treatment
- 2-4 weeks of cold stratification can improve germination rates.
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 60–70 d
- Spacing
- 6–12 in
- Height
- 12–36 in
- Sun
- Sun, Partial Shade
- Frost
- Can withstand brief dips below freezing. · to 25°F · hardy
- Sow indoors
- No
- Outdoor / direct
- Yes