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American Blanketflower Gaillardia

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Gaillardia aristata
(90 days) Open pollinated.

Perennial to Zone 4. Sun-loving native wildflower of the American Southwest blooms its first year. Petals radiate from red centers out into bright yellow tips on upright branching 18–24" plants. A favorite of butterflies and of gardeners who make bouquets. Low-maintenance, tolerates heat and drought. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after danger of frost. Plant 18–24" apart.

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Quick Details
Hybrid Status
open pollinated
Days to Maturity
90 days
Lifecycle
perennial
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Bloom Color
yellow-fringed red
Hardy to Zone
4
Compare
Compare with other Gaillardia
Variety Product Type Hybrid Status Days to Maturity Lifecycle Bloom Color Hardy to Zone
American Blanketflower seeds open pollinated 90 days perennial yellow-fringed red 4
Lorenziana Double Mix seeds open pollinated annual multi-colored
Additional Information

Gaillardia

  • About 300-500 seeds/g.
Also known as Blanket Flower. Named for Gaillard de Charentonneau, an 18th-c. French botanical patron. Daisy-type flowers in reds, yellow, rust and orange with a prominent colored center. Free flowering, low maintenance and easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Good cutflower.

Culture: Well-drained soil in full sun, tolerates drought. Perennials and annuals have slightly different growth specifications, detailed in their descriptions.

Flowers

All flower seeds are open-pollinated except where noted.

Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.

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