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

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) — is a vibrant and hardy addition to any landscape design; this sun-loving plant thrives in zones, image 51

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) — scientifically recognized as Gaillardia aristata; emphasize its ease of care, image 50

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for xeriscaping and attracts bees and butterflies, image 49

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Their daisy-like flowers exhibit a stunning palette with a mix of red; native to the central, image 55

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — which typically extends from early summer to early fall; the Perennial Blanket Flower, Gaillardia, image 54

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — this sun-loving perennial is noted for its long blooming period; its flowers are irresistible to, image 53

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — resembling the warm colors of a desert sunset; or as a colorful ground cover, image 56

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — Each bloom spans approximately 2 to 3 inches across; perennial for full, image 57

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — showing remarkable drought tolerance once established - which is usually after the first growing, image 58

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — and ability to add a splash of enduring color to the garden with minimal maintenance; each bloom, image 62

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — its flowers are irresistible to pollinators such as bees and butterflies; perennial with, image 60

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — emphasize its ease of care; scientifically recognized as Gaillardia aristata, image 61

Perennial Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) — or as a colorful ground cover; showing remarkable drought tolerance once established - which is, image 59

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