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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 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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

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

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Native to the central United States; this sun-loving perennial is noted for its long blooming, image 52

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

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — embodying the spirit of the natural prairie landscape; multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the garden

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

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — or as a colorful ground cover; showing remarkable drought tolerance once established - which is usually after

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Its showy red and yellow bicolored blooms span 3-4 inches across; and ability to add a splash of enduring

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the garden; drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Their daisy-like flowers exhibit a stunning palette with a mix of red; native to the central United States

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — resembling the warm colors of a desert sunset; or as a colorful ground cover

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

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

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Its showy red and yellow bicolored blooms span 3-4 inches across; and ability to add a splash of, image 47

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Gaillardia Aristata

Photographs by 8 contributors

Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City,…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Louise Docker from sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
FreCha, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source

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