Quick facts
- Attracts butterflies
- Tall, wildflower look
- Excellent addition to wildflower bouquets
Gilia capitata
Round clusters of light purple flowers resemble wild flowers in their untamed beauty. Tall plants reach 24-36” in height and lean here and there in large attractive mounds. Makes a nice cut flower. Butterflies love this flower! West coast native that prefers hot, dry conditions.
How to grow it:
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Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
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70 |
Not rec. |
6-21 d. |
Yes, light |
Full |
1/32” |
18”/24” |
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Direct sow around the last frost date. Cover lightly with a scant amount of soil. Tolerates a wide variety of conditions from shade to full sun, but prefers well-drained soil. Great as roadside flower planting, or for a more untamed area of the garden such as a border. Moderately drought tolerant. Seed specs: Packet size- 100 min.
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