Blanket Flowers
Uses:
- Container Filler
- Borders
- Hellstrip
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Heat Tolerant
- Colorful Flowers
- Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- 6+ Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 3-10
- What is My Zone?
Blanket Flower is a drought-tolerant perennial known for its colorful daisy-like flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. This hardy native thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and rock gardens. Its low, compact form makes a lovely ground cover.
About Blanket Flowers
Genus
Species
Family
Gaillardia
grandiflora, pulchella, aristata, pinnatifida, gypsophila, fulgida
Asteraceae
Common Names:
Gaillardia ,Indian Blanket
Native To:
North America
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Deciduous,Semi-Evergreen,Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3 - 10
Flower Color:
Red,Orange,Yellow,Burgundy / Maroon,Orange-Yellow Bi-color,Pink/Purple
Flower Bloom Time:
Early to mid-summer
Growth Habit:
Compact, spreading,mounding,clumping
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Hummingbirds, Small Birds, flies and beetles
Tolerates:
Drought, Poor Rocky Soils, Heat, Full Sun, Cold, Wind, Light Frost
Resists:
Deer, Rabbits,Disease,Pests,Heat Stress,Drought,Salinity,Cold