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Blue Thimble Flower
Blue Thimble Flower
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Blue Thimble Flower

Gilia capitata
This native flower of the northwest and California has elegant ferny grass green foliage and lots of perfectly round lavender-blue flowers that act as beacons to native bees and butterflies. Gilia was an early find by botanists in their travels west, and it soon was known as Queen Anne's thimble, globe gilia, or blue thimble flower in many a vintage seed catalog. This long-time favorite charms all who grow it. Sow early with other hardy annuals, such as poppies and calendulas, and set your garden aglow.
SKU #S1223
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
380
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1-1.5' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Lavender blue
Features
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-10 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Not recommended.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring. In warm winter areas (Zones 8+) sow outdoors in early fall.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Gilia, or blue thimble flower, is a boon to pollinators and beneficial insects and grows well in cottage and rock gardens. Provide short twiggy brush early for support, especially in richer soils. All season bloom in cooler summer areas where rainy weather and humidity are scarce; elsewhere, shear midsummer for rebloom in the cooler weather of early fall or replace with a quick-to-bloom annual. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant. 1" a week until established, then only during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting. Supplement with an organic granular fertilizer if soil is not fertile.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
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