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Blue Gilia
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Blue Gilia

Gilia capitata

Honeybees are drawn to Blue Gilia for its abundant nectar and pollen, making it a valuable early- to mid-summer forage source from May to July. As an annual, it reseeds easily in dry, rocky soils and supports diverse pollinators without invasiveness. It prefers full sun and good drainage, with little need for staking or deer protection.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
BloomMay–July
Zones5-10
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeWestern North America
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