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Gilia nevinii

Also Known As

  • Nevin's Gilia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-11

Gilia nevinii plant details

Gilia nevinii is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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 average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gilia nevinii

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, native plant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gilia nevinii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dainty & profuse blue-purple stars arise from delicate & ferny foliage, & bloom over a longer period than many Spring blooming California native wildflowers. We actually had a plant from late Spring last year bloom through Summer & survive the Winter, although it isn’t the usual. Graceful & with very good color, this charming wildflower would look cute-as-pie interplanted with Leptosiphon androsaceus ‘French Hybrids’. Named after Reverend Joseph Cook Nevin (1835-1913), one of the first botanical collectors to collect on Catalina Island. This species grows 1.5’ high by 1’ wide, & likes full sun, and is native to Southern California. Plants will keep going when Summer strikes if you keep them watered! Reseeds, of course! Provide rich soil for best show, but it’s not mandatory.

Gardening facts about Gilia nevinii plant

How to Grow Gilia nevinii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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