Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) Photos And Plant Information

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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)is a bright, cheerful flowering plant known for its daisy-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow. It gets the name “blanket flower” because the vibrant colors resemble traditional Native American blankets.

-Information--

-Botanical name: Gaillardia

-Type: Perennial (in warm climates), annual (in cooler areas)

-Bloom time:  Late spring to fall

-Height:  Typically 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

-Colors: Red, yellow, orange, sometimes bi-colored

-Growing Requirements-

- Condition | Requirement-

-Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours/day) 

-Soil : Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil   

-Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established

-Hardiness: Warm climates preferred 

-Care : Remove spent blooms for more flowering 

-Benefits-

-Attracts butterflies and bees 🦋🐝

-Great for xeriscaping (low-water gardens)

-Long flowering season with minimal care

-Popular Varieties-

-Gaillardia aristata (common perennial type)

-Gaillardia pulchella (annual with vivid red & yellow blooms)

-Gaillardia × grandiflora (hybrid, large flowers)