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Blanket Flower

Gaillardia x grandiflora

Also known as: firewheel, gaillardia

Drought-tolerant native perennial with red and yellow daisy-like flowers. Blooms first year from seed. Great for pollinators.

Blanket Flower

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth0.06–0.13″
Height12–24″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

4–6 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

0–9 weeks after last frost

Transplant Outdoors

0–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

7–14 days

Days to Harvest

90–120 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 3–10

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 3–10

Avoid rich soil and overwatering. Thrives in poor dry conditions. Deadhead for extended bloom. Short-lived perennial.

Companion Plants

No companion data available for this plant yet.

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