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    • Photo of Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 1-11

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    Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis plant details

    Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. 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 gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This little local provides months of color in the Spring, Summer & even the Fall! Short in stature, this long lived annual can be found growing in sandy dunes along much of California’s coastline & sometimes inland. Survives well in regular garden soil, too & puts on a long show of thimble sized flower clusters in a vivid cornflower blue over ferny green leaves. An excellent plant for the front of the border & lovely naturalized in a rock garden setting. Just 6” high & wide, Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis is also just the right size to put in a small pot. Adapts to many soil types, but prefers good drainage.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis plant

    How to Grow Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
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    Gilia achilleifolia

    aka Blue Gilia

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 16"

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Gilia capitata

    aka Blue Thimble Flower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Gilia nevinii

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    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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