Family: Polemoniaceae
(po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Gilia (JIL-ee-uh) Species: capitata (kap-ih-TAY-tuh)
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage SmoothFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color LavenderBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |