Blanket Flower
Perennial

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia

Fiery bicolor pinwheels that bloom nonstop in the worst heat and soil.

Bloom Season
Jun - Oct
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
12-24" tall
USDA Zones 3-10
Bloom Colors
Red
Yellow
Orange
Traits
Native Species Pollinator Friendly Deer Resistant Low Maintenance Cut Flower
Soil
SandyPoor Soil
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
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Yarrow
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