Blanket Flower

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.

Companion Plants

Dianthus

Spike Speedwell

Yarrow

Plant Details

Common name

Blanket Flower
Botanical name

Gaillardia
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
Light

Sun
Height

8-24" (20-61 cm)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Mix
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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