Globe Gilia (Queen Anne’s Thimble) Flowers
The Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata) is an easy-care drought-tolerant annual. Produces globe-shaped 1"-2" blue-hued flowers on thin stems with lacy foliage that grow 2' to 3' tall. Also called Queen Anne’s Thimble for its resemblance to a pincushion.
- Life cycle: Annual
- Bloom season: Spring, summer
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Affection, beauty, desire, hope, inspiration, love
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Gilia capitata
- Hardiness zones: 3-10
- Planting season: Spring, fall
- Days to maturity: 60 days
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
- Spacing between plants: 6"-8" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 14-21 days
- Germination soil temps: 70F-75F
- Soil types: Sandy, loamy, rocky, dry, well-drained
- Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
- Water needs: Low - do not overwater
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Frost tolerant: No
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
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