Gaillardia X grandiflora
Blanket flower
Description
This perennial has daisylike flowers in warm colors on sturdy stems. Plants form medium-sized clumps. It likes full sun and well-drained soil but tolerates poor soil and drought. It makes a great cut flower.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.