

How to identify Blue Field Gilia (Gilia capitata)
Blue Field Gilia, also known as Bluehead Gilia, Blue Thimble Flower
Blue Field Gilia is an annual herb distinguished by its globe-shaped, light blue to blue-violet flowers that bloom from May to July. Its stature ranges from 6 inches to 35 inches (15 to 89 cm), typically not exceeding 2 feet (60 cm). The delicate fern-like foliage underpins the floral display, offering a fine-textured contrast. This variation in height and flower color occurs across its subspecies, which can differ based on the environment.
Globe-shaped, light blue to blue-violet flowers, forming a puffball cluster.
Delicate fern-like foliage provides a fine-textured contrast to the flowers.
Linear leaflets on gray-green leaves, transitioning from larger basal to smaller upper leaves.
Tall, robust stem branching extensively, contributing to a bushy appearance.
Diminutive dry capsule fruit with a textured surface, maturing to subdued brown.
The leaves of blue Field Gilia are gray-green and finely dissected, with linear leaflets adorned with fine hairs. They are primarily basal, emerging close to the ground but grow up the stem, becoming progressively smaller. The basal leaves can measure up to 6 inches (15 cm) long, while the upper leaves are shorter. This transition from larger lower leaves to smaller upper leaves helps in identifying the plant. The texture is somewhat soft due to the hairy surface.
The flowers of blue Field Gilia are tiny, light blue to blue-violet, and tubular with five petals, each cluster forming a puffball approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) across. The flowers feature prominent stamens that add to their unique appearance. They emit a light fragrance and bloom from May through July, with regular deadheading promoting prolonged blooming.
The stem of blue Field Gilia is tall, robust, and generally ranges from 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) in height. It is predominantly glabrous but can exhibit a glandular texture in some areas. The stem branches extensively, contributing to a bushy appearance. The surface is smooth and either green or slightly purplish. The branching pattern is regular and well-distributed, which aids in the plant’s structural strength.
The fruit of blue Field Gilia is a diminutive capsule, with a textured surface hinting at its dry and dehiscent nature. Each capsule matures to a subdued brown, camouflaging within the plant's foliage. Measuring just a fraction of an inch in diameter, these capsules cradle up to three seeds. The encapsulated seeds are the vital cohort for the propagation of blue Field Gilia, ensuring the continuation of its lineage. The simplicity of the fruit's structure belies the intricate ecological role it plays.
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Scientific Classification of Blue Field Gilia