Gaillardia x grandiflora
Blanket Flower
You need to register or login to use the plant list.Blanket Flower has daisy-like, tri-colored flowers with yellow-orange petals and dark red centers. It has a long bloom time, from June-September,...
Description:
Blanket Flower has daisy-like, tri-colored flowers with yellow-orange petals and dark red centers. It has a long bloom time, from June-September, and makes an excellent cut flower. Butterflies benefit from the nectar, and finches eat the dried seeds. Blanket Flower prefers moist soil, but will tolerate some drought. Use in borders, cutting gardens, or mixed container plantings.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New York Native: No
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Drought Tolerance High
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 2 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
