Gilia capitata Seeds (Globe Gilia)

Globe Gilia, also known as Gilia capitata, is an annual plant species that belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to western North America. This wildflower is characterized by its vibrant, spherical flower heads made up of numerous deep blue to purple tubular flowers. The plant typically grows up to 1-2 feet in height and blooms from late spring to early summer. Globe Gilia thrives in well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-10. Gardeners can acquire Gilia capitata seeds to cultivate this beautiful wildflower in their gardens.

Growing Gilia capitata from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Semiarid, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Blue

Germinating Globe Gilia Flower Seeds

To germinate Gilia capitata, sow the seeds in well-draining soil in early spring or fall. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and provide ample sunlight. Germination usually takes around 7-14 days.

We source all of our Gilia capitata seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Globe Gilia seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Globe Gilia seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Gilia capitata seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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