Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)
Frittillary on Gaillardia
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
The summer-blooming Gaillardia requires very little care. This drought-tolerant, heat loving plant will flourish without fertilizer or regular watering. It lasts quite a long time as a cut flower as well.
The flower of the gaillardia can be single color or bi-color, and often looks like a fiery sunburst of red and gold.
They thrive in meadows, rocky terrain, and open spaces. It will grow to be nearly two feet high.
Nectar Plant for: Cloudless Sulphur, and more
Color(s): Yellow, red
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil: Good drainage
Average Height: 24 in. to 30 in.
Average Spread: 24 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Note: Little to moderate water
