Why choose native plants? Pacific Northwest native plants know how to live here and how to thrive here. They often need much less water and less fertilizer. They spread slowly and are not invasive. They support a wide diversity of wildlife. And best of all, they look great!
Bird’s Eye Gilia (Gilia tricolor) is a charming annual wildflower native to California and parts of the western United States. It is known for its unique, eye-catching blooms featuring soft lavender petals, a yellow throat, and a dark purple center — giving it the name “Bird’s Eye.” This flower thrives in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with average nutrient levels and performs well even in sandy or rocky soils, making it ideal for wildflower meadows and low-maintenance gardens. Bird’s Eye Gilia is adaptable to a wide range of climate conditions and is more cold-tolerant than many other annuals. Bird’s Eye Gilia is a valuable pollinator plant, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It typically grows 12 to 18 inches tall and blooms from late spring into early summer, providing a vibrant burst of color in naturalized areas, borders, or container plantings. Image courtesy of Silver Falls Seed Company. For a colorful 11×17 poster of all the PNW Native Annuals we offer, click here.
