Gaillardia – Blanket Flower

Gaillardia – Blanket Flower

Gaillardia

These colorful, hardy hybrids of American native wildflowers are long-blooming and easy care. They need very well-drained soil and require only moderate water once established. The gaillardia plants seen most often around town have red petals tipped in gold, but there are also burgundy and yellow varieties.

Butterflies love Blanket Flowers!

Type of Plant: Perennial

Distinguishing Characteristics: American native wildflowers, known for their long-blooming bicolor red and gold or burgundy daisies on upright stems

Water Use: Moderate

Flower Color: Various

Sun/Location: Full Sun