Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)
Blanketflower is a 2' to 4' tall native perennial with native distribution primarily in the west and northern most tier of states. It grows best in dry to medium moisture soils and will not tolerate wet sites. Blanketflower is a widely used garden flower in areas outside its native range. A continuous and prolific display of brilliant red flowers with variable width yellow rims combined with a flowering period from late spring to early fall make this a garden favorite. It is an excellent cut flower with a vase life of over a week. Native American medicinal uses are numerous. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) |
Alternatative Common Names | Blanketflower |
Botanical Synonyms |
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Bloom Season | Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Yellow;Red |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/7.9 |
Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | 3a;3b;4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
RNS Region | 1;4;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre |
Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 186000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 11625 |
Seeds Per Packet | 300 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Low Growing;Cut Flowers;Nectar Source; |