Whether it?s known as Globe Gilia  Blue Gilia  or Blue Thimble Flower  Gilia capitata is a plant with presence.  Ferny  lacey leaves cloud around the base of this tall  branching annual plant  while slender 1 to 2 foot stalks rise above to show spheres of clustered lavender-blue blooms.  Globe Gilia also boasts rare BLUE pollen at the center of each flower  an endearing quirk of its plant family  Polemoniaceae.  Globe Gilia loves sunshine and is very heat tolerant; it is beautiful but tough and does well on rocky  hot slopes  blooming heavily spring through summer from about April until July.  Gilia capitata can grow up to three feet high  and is a favorite of bees and butterflies.  A charming addition to any garden  it adds a ?cottage garden? look with minimal effort.  Self-seeds for next year?s enjoyment!