Perennial Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Aristata

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Overview

The Perennial Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata, is a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial. This sun-loving plant thrives in zones 3-9, reaches 2-3 feet in height, and spreads up to 2 feet. Its showy red and yellow bicolored blooms span 3-4 inches across, providing a bold splash of color from early summer to fall. Drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for xeriscaping and attracts bees and butterflies.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — The Perennial Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata, is a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — This sun-loving plant thrives in zones 3-9, reaches 2-3 feet in height, and spreads up to 2 feet

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Its showy red and yellow bicolored blooms span 3-4 inches across

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — The Perennial Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata, is a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — scientifically recognized as Gaillardia aristata

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Native to the central United States

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for xeriscaping and attracts bees and butterflies

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — providing a bold splash of color from early summer to fall

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — This sun-loving plant thrives in zones 3-9, reaches 2-3 feet in height, and spreads up to 2 feet

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Its showy red and yellow bicolored blooms span 3-4 inches across

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — The Perennial Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata, is a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — scientifically recognized as Gaillardia aristata

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Native to the central United States

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for xeriscaping and attracts bees and butterflies

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — is a vibrant and hardy addition to any landscape design

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — resembling the warm colors of a desert sunset

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Their daisy-like flowers exhibit a stunning palette with a mix of red

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — this sun-loving perennial is noted for its long blooming period

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — which typically extends from early summer to early fall

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — showing remarkable drought tolerance once established - which is usually after the first growing season

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — or as a colorful ground cover

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Each bloom spans approximately 2 to 3 inches across

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — its flowers are irresistible to pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the garden

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — embodying the spirit of the natural prairie landscape

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — emphasize its ease of care

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — and ability to add a splash of enduring color to the garden with minimal maintenance

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — perennial with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — The Perennial Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata, is a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial; providing a bold

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — This sun-loving plant thrives in zones 3-9, reaches 2-3 feet in height, and spreads up to 2 feet; their

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — perennial for full

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