Description
The wheel-shaped flower heads of Indian Blanket look like pinwheels and feature yellow to brown centers, with red petals tipped in bright yellow. Indian Blanket also offers many soft, sage-colored leaves that are attractive in their own right.
While many think the sunflower is the most cheerful bloom in the garden, a case can be made for Indian Blanket Flower. Especially considering that it’s considered a critical food source for pollinators by the Xerces Society.
“Indian Blanket” Gaillardia puchella is a close relative of “Blanket Flower” Gaillardia aristata, but native to the Southeastern U.S. region and less cold tolerant, so is normally grown as an annual in temperate zones.
Benefits of Indian Blanket Flower
- Attracts native bees and bumblebees
- Provides vibrant color in flower beds and borders
- Heat and drought tolerant once established
- High-quality forage for a diverse list of bees
- Low maintenance
Tips for Growing Gaillardia puchella
Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the final frost date at temperatures around 70 degrees F. Otherwise, direct sow outdoors once all chance of frost is gone. Temperatures of 70-75 are preferable.
For more information, please visit our comprehensive sowing and growing instructions for Indian Blanket here.
Indian Blanket Flower Details
- Life span: Annual, Often perennial in Zones 8-11
- Color scheme: Yellow, orange, and red
- Height: 12-24” 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 600 mg of seed, approximately 150 to 180 seeds, shipped from Florida, as well as detailed instructions for planting and 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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