Bird’s Eyes – Gilia tricolor 100 Seeds | California Native | Blue & Purple Blooms | Easy Annual
$9.99
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Bird’s Eyes (Gilia tricolor) is a charming annual wildflower known for its delicate, trumpet-shaped blooms featuring soft lavender-blue petals, deep purple throats, and bright yellow centers. The striking color contrast gives each flower the appearance of tiny “eyes,” making this plant a standout in spring gardens and wildflower mixes.
Native to California, Bird’s Eyes grows 12–18 inches tall with finely divided, airy foliage and produces abundant blooms in spring to early summer. It thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, making it ideal for meadow plantings, borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
This easy-to-grow annual attracts bees and other beneficial insects while providing soft, pastel color to cottage and native-style gardens.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Bird’s Eyes seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Gilia tricolor
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Non-GMO
✔️ Secure packaging
🌿 Plant Details
Common Name: Bird’s Eyes
Botanical Name: Gilia tricolor
Plant Type: Annual
Growth Rate: Fast
Height: 12–18 inches
Spread: 8–12 inches
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or average soil
Water: Low to moderate
USDA Zones: Grown as annual in all zones
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Bloom Color: Lavender-blue with purple throat and yellow center
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
💡 Excellent for wildflower gardens, meadow plantings, borders, containers, and pollinator habitats.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost or in fall in mild climates.
Lightly cover seeds with about 1/8 inch of soil.
Keep soil evenly moist until germination.
Germination typically occurs within 7–21 days.
Prefers cool weather for best performance. Avoid overly rich soils to encourage better flowering.
Bird’s Eyes – Gilia tricolor 100 Seeds | California Native | Blue & Purple Blooms | Easy Annual
$9.99