(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. Especially attractive to pollinators. ③
American Blanketflower Gaillardia
American Blanketflower Gaillardia
(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. Especially attractive to pollinators. ③
Additional Information
Gaillardia
- About 300-500 seeds/g.
Culture: Well-drained soil in full sun, tolerates drought. Perennials and annuals have slightly different growth specifications, detailed in their descriptions.
Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
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