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Bluehead gilia

Gilia capitata

Bluehead gilia
Photo: (c) Adam J. Searcy, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Bluehead gilia

Bluehead gilia is a lovely wildflower that belongs to the phlox family. Its delicate blue flowers bloom in neat little clusters and attract bees and other pollinators to your garden. This native plant is a real crowd-pleaser. Birds appreciate it too, and it adds a soft, natural charm to any yard. It's the kind of flower that makes you smile when you see it swaying in the breeze.

Growing bluehead gilia is straightforward and rewarding. It likes full sun and doesn't ask for much once it's settled in. Plant it where it has good drainage and let nature do the work. This is a perfect choice if you want to support local wildlife while keeping your gardening simple. Give it a try and watch your garden come alive.

Native to 27 states