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Gilia achilleifolia
Gilia achilleifolia Benth.
California Gilia, California Gily-flower, Showy Gilia
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GIAC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (W)
An erect annual with blue-purple flower heads on 1-2+ ft. stalks. Lower leaves are mostly bipinnate, becoming reduced upward. Flowers are funnel-shaped and occur in dense clusters.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Bipinnate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , MA , ME , NY , WINative Distribution: Coast Ranges from n. Santa Barbara Co. to Marin & Contra Costa Cos.
Native Habitat: Open places below 4000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Loose soils.
Conditions Comments: A strong reseeder and vigorous grower.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Seeds may be sown from autumn to early spring, but germination is better when planted with autumn rains.Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gilia achilleifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gilia achilleifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gilia achilleifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: TWC Staff