Another fabulous gilia, and very distinctive, is Gilia subnuda. It is widespread on slick rock throughout the American Southwest--at least Canyonlands and the San Rafael Swell. It's main claims to fame are its Lewisia like, leathery, nearly succulent rosettes, it's everblooming habit (in the garden with a bit of water, it can bloom all summer). It is also perennial, although not a Methuselah.
It lasted two or three years for me before pooping out. It didn't self sow, and I neglected to sow seed, so it's one I must recollect.
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Re: Gilia subnuda: also good while it lasts!
There is no need to forgo seed collecting, though you won't see the
flowers of what you are collecting unless you go at least twice.
In the Siskiyous, I find many flowers have produced seeds in two
months. So, a flower on March 1, seeds on May 1.
Re: Gilia subnuda: also good while it lasts!
Nice species, I like the fiery red and since it's perennial all the better!!
The few aliciella species I have seen in Nevada are annuals and not very showy at all. I must say this has them all beat by a mile.
I found this nice wright up explaining the current name change
http://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com/Pink%20Enlarged%20Photo%20Pages/ali...
Re: Gilia subnuda: also good while it lasts!
Good link, John, interesting! I do like to hear even a little like this about why name changes are made..
Do you often make seed collecting tours? When I travel I seldom collect seeds as it often is too early for that activity (due to my work). I am dreaming of the opportunity to travel at the proper time of the year and to consentrate on collecting seed.