Bird's Eyes (1/4 lb)

Bird’s Eyes is a delicate and eye-catching California native wildflower that brings a splash of soft color and natural beauty to garden beds, meadows, and pollinator-friendly spaces. This low-growing wildflower features trumpet-shaped blooms in lavender to light blue with a yellow throat and striking dark purple center, giving it its common name—Bird’s Eyes. Compact yet bold in appearance, it grows well in wildflower mixes or as a solo planting for a charming ground-level display. It attracts bees, butterflies, and native pollinators, offering nectar early in the season when many other flowers have yet to bloom.

Bird’s Eyes (Gilia tricolor) is easy to grow from seed and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It’s naturally adapted to dry, open environments, making it a strong performer in low-water or native gardens. Suited to borders, containers, and naturalized landscapes, this annual reseeds readily and provides dependable, low-maintenance color from spring into early summer. Its finely cut foliage adds a soft, feathery texture to garden spaces while supporting biodiversity with minimal effort. Bird’s Eyes is a small plant that leaves a big impression.

Bird’s Eyes – Gilia tricolor
Annual Wildflower. Native to California grasslands, this compact flower delivers a unique three-toned bloom that stands out in wildflower meadows or garden borders.

Did You Know? Despite its delicate appearance, Bird’s Eyes thrives in tough conditions and often grows in the wild across dry, open hillsides in the western U.S.

Soil Temperature: 60–70°F
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Germination: 14–21 Days
Height At Maturity: 6–12 inches
Days To Maturity: 55–70 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6–8 inches
Approx Seeds per Pack: 250,000 Seeds (approx. in 1/4 lb)

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