Description
Blanket Flower, or Gaillardia aristata, is native to North America and is the perennial cousin of Indian Blanket Flower. Home to the Western U.S., it is more tolerant of poor soils and features larger blooms. It’s easy to start Blanket Flower seeds for wildflower gardens.
This North American native prairie wildflower is at home in the Western United States and is drought and heat tolerant. It’s highly suitable for wildflower and prairie gardens or for wildlife areas.
They love sunny, arid patches in the garden.
You may hear it called “Common Gaillardia” or “Brown-Eyed Susans.”
Benefits of Blanket Flower
- Attracts native bees, bumblebees, and butterflies
- Provides seeds for birds
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Excellent choice for xeriscaping
- Low maintenance
- Suitable for cut flowers
Tips for Growing Gaillardia aristate
Sow Blanket Flower seeds indoors up to 4 weeks before the final frost date, using large cells or small pots, as Blanket Flower roots can be sensitive and damage easily during transplanting. Otherwise, direct sow into prepared garden bed once soil temperatures have reached 65 degrees F.
For more information, please visit our comprehensive sowing and growing instructions for Blanket Flower here.
Blanket Flower Details
- Life span: Perennial in zones 3-8
- Color scheme: Yellow, orange, and red
- Height: 18-30” depending on soil fertility.
- Time to Germination: 14-21 days
- Time to maturity: 10-12 weeks
Terms of Sale
You will receive a minimum of 500 mg of seed, approximately 100 to 120 seeds, shipped from Florida, as well as detailed instructions for planting and plant care.
Shipping Cost is Flat Rate and covers all seeds purchased in a single transaction from Southern Garden, with no additional charges no matter how many you order.
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