Chia

About Chia

Chia is a delightful native wildflower that brings color and purpose to your garden. This charming plant produces gorgeous blue-purple flower spikes that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season. Birds love the seeds too, so you'll enjoy watching wildlife visit your yard. It's a member of the mint family, which means it has naturally fragrant foliage that smells wonderful when you brush past it. Whether you're planting for beauty or to help local creatures thrive, chia is a real winner.

Growing chia is straightforward and rewarding. It loves full sun and prefers well-draining soil, so just give it a spot where water doesn't collect. Once established, it's quite self-sufficient and doesn't demand constant fussing. Let some plants go to seed at the season's end, and you may find chia returning year after year as it self-seeds. It's a forgiving plant that makes gardening simple and joyful.