How to Grow and Care for Gilia

Blue Field Gilia (Gilia capitata) is an annual wildflower that attracts bees butterflies and hummingbirds and will grow from 61 to 91 cm tall. It has lacy green foliage and blooms in spring through summer with round clusters of small blue flowers. Blossoms are on upright 91 cm stalks. It prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil.

Bird's-eye Gilia (Gilia tricolor) is a flowering plant species native to the Sierra Nevada region of California. Bird's-eye Gilia is also known as bird's-eyes and the tricolor gilia. This species is a member of the phlox family.

Little gilia is found in dry, rocky habitats, adapting with a delicate stature topped with clusters of tiny, star-shaped blue to lavender flowers. Its narrow leaves and slender stems enable it to conserve water, vital in its arid environment. This petite wildflower stands out in spring when it carpets the terrain in soft hues.

Coastal gilia is a delicate wildflower native to the coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats, reflecting adaptations to dry, rocky environments. It typically exhibits a compact form with fine, needle-like leaves. The plant is distinguished by its striking clusters of blue to violet trumpet-shaped flowers, poised on slender stems, which attract a variety of pollinators during its blooming season.

Nevada gilia is a charming perennial characterized by a clustered formation of slender, branching stems with delicate foliage. It showcases vibrant, trumped-shaped flowers that exhibit a striking hue, typically set against the sparse, rocky terrain it favors. Adapted for dry conditions, nevada gilia's deep roots penetrate the cracks of its rugged habitat, allowing it to flourish in arid ecosystems.