• White birds eyes flowers spreading across a rocky blurred garden setting.
  • White and purple birds eyes flowers growing in a bright open field setting.
  • Blue birds eyes flowers growing with orange flowers in a bright sunny field.
  • Small white birds eyes flowers covering a bright green field setting.
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Birds Eyes Seeds

An heirloom wildflower variety that's a favorite with native pollinators

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Gilia tricolor

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • up to 24 inches

COLOR

  • White

Bird's Eyes - also called Gilia Tricolor - is a delicately beautiful wildflower that is often used for drying. This flower is also fragrant, and as such, is an attractant to beneficial birds and bees.

  • • Annual; Stunning colors, easy to grow!
  • • Fragrant blooms; Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 to 15 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 450 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 54,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Gilia Planting Guide to learn more.

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Birds Eyes Seeds

$4.49

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Birds Eyes Seeds FAQs

Is Birds Eyes resistant to animals or disease?

Birds Eyes is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Birds Eyes?

Birds Eyes is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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