Globe Gilia is native to the Pacific Coast. The plant blooms from March to June. Pictures and description of Gilia capitata, Globe Gilia. Adaptable to sun or partial shade conditions, Globe Gilia is a one of a kind bloom that should be included in any wildflower or ornamental garden! Its easy to care for tolerating heat and little water once established. A lovely and unique wildflower, native to Western North America, Globe Gilia is an easy to grow annual, blooming with beautiful clusters of light blue flowers atop strong, tall stems. Globe Gilia – Gilia capitataThis wildflower is an eye-catching annual. The densely flowered globes are usually 1 inch in diameter and create quite a showy display. The plant blooms from March to June. Their long stems end in a ball of tiny blue flowers at its tip. It can be found in much of western North America between Mexico and Alaska. It is also commonly known as Blue Head or Blue Field Gilia. 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