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Gaillardia

Vivid color for perennial or butterfly gardens. Beautiful in summer bouquets or planted with delphinium, pincushion flower and blue salvia. Trim attractive seed heads periodically to make room for new flowers. Tolerant of dry, poor soil. 2004 AAS winner.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Gayfeather

Salvia

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Gaillardia

  • Botanical name

    Gaillardia x grandiflora

  • Variety

    Arizona Sun

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 2 (-50°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12" (31 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Orange

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms