Blue Thimble Flower (Gilia capitata) is a charming heirloom annual that brings delicate, sky-blue pompom blooms to gardens from early summer through fall. Native to the western United States, this cottage garden favorite grows to just 12, 18 inches tall and flowers reliably within 56, 70 days from seed, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in zones 6, 10. The spherical flower heads attract pollinators throughout the season, and its low water needs mean it thrives in hot, dry conditions once established.
Full Sun
Low
6-10
18in H x 8in W
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Moderate
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Tiny, densely packed blue flowers cluster into perfect spheres that seem almost too ornamental to be real, blooming prolifically from June through November. This heirloom tolerates drought with ease, needing water only during establishment and dry spells, freeing you from constant watering schedules. Its compact stature and quick bloom time (56, 70 days from seed to flower) make it invaluable for filling gaps in borders, containers, and pollinator gardens without taking up much space.
Blue Thimble Flower serves as a cut flower and a focal point in cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. Its airy blooms work beautifully in bouquets, and gardeners value it primarily for its ornamental appeal and ability to draw pollinators like bees and butterflies into the garden throughout the warm months.
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Direct sow outdoors in early spring once soil can be worked. In warm winter climates (zones 8 and above), sow in early fall for winter and spring bloom. Scatter seeds where you want them to grow, press lightly into soil, and keep the area consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
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