Gilia capitata. This native of western North America is found from Alaska to northern Mexico. Globe Gilia is sometimes listed as Blue Thimble Flower or Blue-head Gilia because its ball-shaped inflorescence is composed of fifty to one hundred small blue flowers, each with a bell-shaped, open throat, and delicate anthers that extend slightly beyond the mouth of each. This flower is much loved for its adaptability, growing in full sun to nearly full shade, in a variety of soil types. For best results, we recommend growing it in rich, moist, well drained soil, keeping it damp until it is established. Afterwards, it is quite drought tolerant. Grow this annual to attract bees and butterflies, or just to enjoy its dramatically blue flowers. Height 30-60cm (12-24").

• Annual
• Attracts pollinators
• Height to 60cm (24")
• Grows in part shade