Description
Approximately 1,500 seeds.
At a Glance: Globe Gilia is a reliable and showy species that is well adapted to grow in many conditions. This species usually grows to about knee-high, but in healthy soil can climb up to 5 feet tall.
Leaves: The leaves on this species are toothed or lobed and are arranged along its branching stem.
Flowers: This species has spherical flower clusters that contain 50-100 small flowers. Flowers range in color from blue, white, to pink.
Fun Fact: This species is very attractive to pollinators like honey bees and butterflies.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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Full sun > 80%
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Dry
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Low elevation
Mid elevation
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References:
Photo by Northwest Meadowscapes.
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
