species 11,256 observations
Bluehead Gilia
Gilia capitata
Field notes
Supports All
89
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Adela singulella, Schinia aurantiaca
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large-tailed Aphideater, California Quail
2
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Prickly Ceratina, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Texas Striped Sweat Bee
85
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.