Birds Eyes | Gilia tricolor seeds

Gilia tricolor is a charming annual wildflower known by the common names bird’s-eye gilia, bird’s-eye baby-blue-eyes, and tricolor gilia. Native to California’s Central Valley, Sierra foothills, and coastal ranges, it thrives in open grasslands and disturbed areas. This adaptable beauty prefers well-draining soils in full sun and performs best in areas with mild winters and spring moisture. A classic choice for wildflower mixes and cottage-style native gardens. Sow in groups for a soft, painterly effect - one of the pictures in this listing is a great example!
This low, branching herb produces a cheerful cloud of small, trumpet-shaped flowers that look hand-painted by nature. Each bloom features lavender to sky-blue petals with deep purple throats and bright yellow centers—hence the name “tricolor.” The flowers are roughly 1 to 2 centimeters across and appear in rounded clusters on slender stems above finely divided, ferny foliage.
A magnet for pollinators, Gilia tricolor attracts native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects with its colorful blooms and sweet fragrance. It plays an important role in spring ecosystems and provides excellent early nectar sources. Also makes a dainty cut flower for petite arrangements or wildflower-style bouquets.

Height: 8–20 inches
Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination: 55°F–70°F
Blooming Period: March–May
Germination: 10–30 days
Sowing Depth: 1/8"
~100 organically grown seeds per packet, open-pollinated, untreated, non-gmo.