Gaillardia aristata
Gaillardia aristata
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This hardy perennial, also known as blanketflower, offers a riot of colors, from fiery reds and oranges to sunny yellows.
This flower is sure to bloom profusely from early summer all the way into late fall—or a hard frost. Fall planting this drought-tolerant variety will produce spring blossoms.
Sku: 4063
Common Name: Blanketflower
Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata
Full Sun
7 - 15 Days
18"+
24 - 30"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts bees, butterflies, moths, pollinators, and songbirds
Color: Multicolored | Yellow | Orange | Pink
Scent: Sweet.
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Approximate Seed Count: 25 - 40
Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
Days To Bloom: 90 - 180 Days
Landscape Use: Bedding
Resistance: Deer|Dry Soil|Poor Soil
Tolerance: Drought|Heat
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Broadcast seeds over bed. For even distribution, mix seed with a cup of sand before sowing. Cover lightly. Firm by light tamping. Keep seeds moist for a week or so to sprout seeds. When plants are 2 inches high, thin or transplant.
Planting Depth: 0.125"
Seed Spacing: Sow Gaillardia Aristata Blanket Flower seeds roughly 14 - 18" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and beds. Good cut flowers. Remove faded blooms to encourage further flowering. Cut back stalks in fall and mulch. Good drainage in winter is essential.
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