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    Gilia tricolor

    Also Known As

    • Birds Eyes

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 1-11

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    Gilia tricolor plant details

    Gilia tricolor is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gilia tricolor

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, native plant, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gilia tricolor

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An intricately colored annual California wildflower. Bird's eye gilia is charming and dependable, thriving in sun or part-shade. Light-blue or violet flowers are set off by powder-blue stamens and a yellow throat with a dark purple ring at the top. Has a subtle sweet scent. Excellent in bouquets. Native to the Central Valley and foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges in California. Self sows. Endemic to California The flower is a favorite of hummingbirds. No Historical Uses found. Found in slopes. Communitites located in Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland Between 0 and 4000 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    A self sowing Californian annual that parades all spring, into summer, masses of 1cm, five petalled, almost circular flowers, delicately coloured a soft mauve fading to white towards a dark centre which is accented by dainty pale blue stamens. Each a work of art in miniature complimented by lacy soft green foliage. Does well in a pot to replace or compliment gaudy modern hybrid annuals or could even be planted with other Californians. Scratch into bare sunny soil, where they are to grow, in autumn or winter. Each pack contains a generous 50+ seeds.

    By: Zephs

    Have you grown our CA native “Bird’s Eyes” yet? Oh, but you must! Much visited by bees, they are so easy and exude the sweetness of Spring with their flowers, form & lovely chocolate scent! Extremely floriferous, you’ll get hundreds of these entrancing, 1/2” light blue or violet flowers, set off by powder-blue stamen & a yellow throat with a dark purple ring at the top. Blooms on bushy, ferny upright stems. Highly rewarding, this heart stealer looks great in any type of garden, self-sows & makes the best old-fashioned bouquets. Magical with roses! 24” x 18.” Tolerant of neglect.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gilia tricolor plant

    How to Grow Gilia tricolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Texture

      • glossy

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