Fineflower Gilia, heritage plant

Gilia leptantha

Fineflower gilia is a charming annual with small, star-shaped blue-purple flowers forming dense, airy clusters. Native to western North America, it has long been appreciated for its ability to attract pollinating insects and brighten summer borders and meadows. Easy to grow, self-seeding, and perfect for containers, borders and cut flower bouquets.

• Contents: 80–100 seeds

• Life cycle: annual

• Plant height: 30-40 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: sun–partial shade

• Cut flower: yes

• Pollinator friendly: yes, attracts bees and butterflies