Gaillardia Species, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket
Gaillardia
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh) (Info) |
View this plant in a gardenCategory:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Foliage Color:
Chartreuse/Yellow
Red
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
3"-4"
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama
Phoenix, Arizona
Chico, California
Sacramento, California
San Diego, California
Aurora, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Clayton, Delaware
Keystone Heights, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Stuart, Florida
Winter Springs, Florida
Gainesville, Georgia
Hazlehurst, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Villa Rica, Georgia
Palmyra, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Bloomington, Indiana
Lansing, Kansas
Dundalk, Maryland
Pikesville, Maryland
Milton, Massachusetts
Warren, Michigan
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Springfield, Missouri
Bigfork, Montana
Carson City, Nevada
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Silver City, New Mexico
Ronkonkoma, New York
Edmond, Oklahoma
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Wilsonville, Oregon
Reading, Pennsylvania
North Augusta, South Carolina
Sumter, South Carolina
Lenoir City, Tennessee
Colmesneil, Texas
Princeton, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Woodbridge, Virginia
Cathan, Washington
John Sam Lake, Washington
North Marysville, Washington
Priest Point, Washington
Shaker Church, Washington
Stimson Crossing, Washington
Weallup Lake, Washington
Liberty, West Virginia
Casper, Wyoming
show allGardeners' Notes:
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| Positive | On Jan 27, 2016, JBtheExplorer from Southeast, WI wrote: Gaillardia x grandiflora is a mix of two of North America's native and most popular plants, Gaillardia aristata and Gaillardia pulchella. This is not only a spectacular ornamental plant, but is highly valuable to pollinators. I've seen many bees attracted to this plant, especially Bumble Bees, Metallic Green Bees, Sweat Bees, and Mason Bees. Butterflies are also attracted to this plant. I've specifically seen Monarchs land on them. I've seen hummingbirds fly to them on many occasions. Beyond that, I've seen frogs and toads use the plants for cover while out hunting. Gaillardia is a great plant for butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, prairie gardens, and native gardens. |
| Positive | On Feb 14, 2011, cloud91977 from Spring Valley, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: Takes the inland San Diego heat and drought without missing a beat and blooms all year if deadheaded once in a while. |
| Positive | On Nov 4, 2005, DanceyTx from Midway, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: This plant grows very easily in part shade in our zone 8b in Midway, Texas. They stay very healthy the whole growing season. |
| Positive | On May 27, 2004, cghoover8 from Albuquerque, NM wrote: I inherited two well-established gaillardia plants from my house's previous owners. I love them! The flowers go through four distinct stages, each interesting in its own way - they begin with a small burgundy core surrounded by tiny petals, then expand into showy yellow and burgundy flowers. As the petals fall off, the core develops into a round burgundy seedhead, which turns white as it matures. The plants have started blooming already now in May, and bloomed until frost last year shortly after we moved in - I don't know if the previous owners had to deadhead like crazy to keep them going, but it seems like they just go and go. All of this is in alpine desert conditions (Albuquerque, NM) with very little supplemental watering. They are probably too eccentric and messy-looking for a ... read more |
| Neutral | On Nov 30, 2000, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote: Gaillardia x grandiflora are hybrids of G. aristata and G. pulchella. The most commonly grown species. Grandiflora forms mounds and grows to 3' high and wide. Flowerheads get 3" to 4" in diameter and come in red, yellow, orange, burgundy or a mix of above colors. |
