Bird's Eyes Gilia bird's-eye gilia

Gilia tricolor 'Birds Eyes Gilia'

AnnualPolemoniaceae

Bird's Eyes Gilia bird's-eye gilia
Drought tolerantFragrant
USDA zones6 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerLow maintenancePollinator gardenXeriscape

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBees

Notes

'Bird's Eyes Gilia' (Gilia tricolor 'Bird's Eyes Gilia') is an annual for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and blooms from early to late spring. The flowers are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Drought tolerance makes it an easy choice for a low care spot.

Pairs well with Viper’s bugloss, Elfin mother of thyme, and Autumn moor grass.