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Blanket Flower
Gaillardia
Gaillardia
Growing Conditions
Sun exposure: full sun (6 or more hours of sunlight a day)
Soil: performs best in average soils
with good drainage
Traits
Special Care Instructions
Blanket Flowers perform best in average gardens soils with good drainage.
Flowering Time
June through September
Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Blanket Flowers are short-lived perennials with tons of flower power. Blooms can be found in reds, peaches, oranges, yellows, and bicolors. Easily grown in average to well-drained soils in full sun. They perform poorly in unamended heavy clay soils. Deadheading spent flowers is not necessary but will neaten the appearance of the plants and encourage additional bloom. If flowering declines in summer, consider cutting back plants to encourage a fall bloom.
Native Americans used the roots of Blanket Flower to make an eyewash, and a poultice was applied to skin disorders. The flower heads were used to waterproof rawhide bags.
Varieties
Soil: performs best in average soils
with good drainage
Traits
Special Care Instructions
Blanket Flowers perform best in average gardens soils with good drainage.
Flowering Time
June through September
Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Blanket Flowers are short-lived perennials with tons of flower power. Blooms can be found in reds, peaches, oranges, yellows, and bicolors. Easily grown in average to well-drained soils in full sun. They perform poorly in unamended heavy clay soils. Deadheading spent flowers is not necessary but will neaten the appearance of the plants and encourage additional bloom. If flowering declines in summer, consider cutting back plants to encourage a fall bloom.
Native Americans used the roots of Blanket Flower to make an eyewash, and a poultice was applied to skin disorders. The flower heads were used to waterproof rawhide bags.
Varieties
Deer Resistant
Arizona Sun 8-10" tall
| • | Produces masses of large, 3" diameter, fiery orange-red blooms tipped by a ring of rich flame yellow. |
| • | Plants bloom from early summer into fall, providing continuous color in the garden. |
| • | 2005 All-American Selection and winner of the 2005 Fleuroselect Gold Medal |
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Gallo Bright Red 10-12" tall
| • | Bright red flowers with rusty red centers. |
| • | Very compact and uniform, with excellent heat tolerance. |
| • | Don't over water or fertilize, plants will get weak and leggy. |
| • | An excellent choice for the beginning gardener. |
Gallo Fire 9-10" tall
| • | Red flowers tipped in yellow. The center is reversed, with red surrounding yellow hearts. |
| • | Very compact and uniform, with excellent heat tolerance |
| • | Don't over water or fertilize, plants will get weak and leggy. |
| • | An excellent choice for the beginning gardener. |
Gallo Peach 10-12" tall
| • | Bright peach and yellow flowers with rusty orange centers. |
| • | Very compact and uniform, with excellent heat tolerance. |
| • | Don't over water or fertilize, plants will get weak and leggy. |
| • | An excellent choice for the beginning gardener. |
Attracts Butterflies
Midwest Native
Goblin Blanket Flower
