Blue Gilia

Blue Gilia is a tall annual flower with blue to periwinkle flowerballs at the top of 1 to 2 foot stalks.  These flowers grow the best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Can be fall or spring planted, but germination is better when planted in the fall.  They bloom between May and July.

Details:
  • Common Name: Blue Gilia
  • Latin Name: Gilia lepthantha
  • Type: Flower
  • Color: blue
  • Cycle: Annual
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Height: 12-24"
  • Planting Season: Spring and Fall
  • Bloom Season: Spring-Summer
  • Seeds Per Pound: 950,000
  • Seeding Rate: 2

*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.