Gilia capitata (Blue Field Gilia) Seed Packet WW

  A very charming wildflower with upright, single or minimally branched stems. Foliage is finely divided, with leaves larger and denser at the base and smaller moving upward. Globe shaped flower heads hold clusters of dainty blue flowers. These modest blue flowers are very pretty when planted in drifts. A wonderful plant for attracting butterflies and numerous pollinators...bees LOVE this flower!  Family: Polemoniaceae Per/Ann: Annual Sun/Shade: Sun (will tolerate some shade) Zones: 3b to 9b Height: 12” to 36” Bloom time: April - July Habitat: Open sites, moist to dry meadows and hillsides, forest clearings and rocky outcrops Stratification: little to non Planting depth: surface- do not cover Seeding rate:           Broadcasting: approx 60 seeds/sq ft           Small pots/Spots in situ: a small "pinch" per pot/spot Can be fall or spring sown. Cool temps enhance germination so if spring sowing, early spring is best. Fall sown seed may germinate in the fall and overwinter as small seed