Flowers – Globe Gilia (Queen Anne’s Thimble)

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