(Gaillardia aristata ‘Blanket Flower’)
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Blanket flower is a clump-forming, native, perennial flower commonly found growing in the drier areas of grasslands, meadows, prairies, and mountain foothills in the northwest United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2' and features clasping, lance-shaped grayish-green leaves and bold 3" reddish-orange daisy-like flowers that are golden yellow on the tips. This cheerful beauty attracts bees and butterflies, is used as a cut flower, is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and self-sows! Â
- Non-GMO
- Native Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Gaillardia
Species: aristata
Variety: Blanket Flower
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): May to September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low. Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate some drought, though they flourish with occasional watering.
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium. Lightly moist
Suitability: Drought tolerant
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts pollinating bees & butterflies and is resistant to deer.
Containers?" Yes. Perfectly suited for containers.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 24”
Spacing: 14-16”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-8
Produces: clasping, lance-shaped grayish green leaves, and bold 3" reddish-orange daisy-like flowers that are golden yellow on the tips.
Garden Uses: Perennial border fronts, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Also effective in containers.
Genus: Gaillardia
Species: aristata
Variety: Blanket Flower
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): May to September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low. Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate some drought, though they flourish with occasional watering.
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium. Lightly moist
Suitability: Drought tolerant
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts pollinating bees & butterflies and is resistant to deer.
Containers?" Yes. Perfectly suited for containers.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 24”
Spacing: 14-16”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-8
Produces: clasping, lance-shaped grayish green leaves, and bold 3" reddish-orange daisy-like flowers that are golden yellow on the tips.
Garden Uses: Perennial border fronts, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Also effective in containers.