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Indian Blanket

Gaillardia Pulchella

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Overview

The Indian Blanket, Gaillardia pulchella, is a vibrant perennial often grown as an annual, boasting daisy-like blooms up to 4 inches across. Its fiery red petals tipped with yellow mimic a sunset and flourish in full sun. Hardy in zones 3-10, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and spreads 12-20 inches. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators while adding a warm, colorful accent to xeriscapes and wildflower gardens.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — the Indian Blanket is tolerant of poor soil conditions and is an excellent candidate for drought-prone, image 95

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — resembling a sunset woven into its petals

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — The flowers can reach up to 3-4 inches in diameter; its fiery red petals tipped with yellow mimic a sunset, image 64

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — resembling a sunset woven into its petals; your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy, image 63

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — and stands resilient against challenging environmental conditions

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance; it attracts pollinators while adding a warm, image 57

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — scientifically named Gaillardia pulchella; is a vibrant perennial often grown as an annual, image 86

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — creating an eye-catching display against the plant's lance-shaped; the plant's blooms showcase a striking blend of red

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — colorful accent to xeriscapes and wildflower gardens

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — resembling a sunset woven into its petals; your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — creating an eye-catching display against the plant's lance-shaped; the plant's blooms showcase a striking, image 65

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — is a vibrant perennial that adds a burst of warm color through its daisy-like flowers; scientifically named Gaillardia

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — slightly hairy green leaves; the Indian Blanket is tolerant of poor soil conditions and is an excellent candidate for

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — perennial for full; and stands resilient against challenging environmental conditions

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — is a vibrant perennial often grown as an annual; hardy in zones 3-10, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and, image 53

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — is a vibrant perennial often grown as an annual

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Hardy in zones 3-10, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and spreads 12-20 inches

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy; naturalistic design.<br><br>By incorporating

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Its fiery red petals tipped with yellow mimic a sunset and flourish in full sun; requiring minimal watering, image 55

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Hardy in zones 3-10, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and spreads 12-20 inches; perennial with multi-colored and

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — The flowers can reach up to 3-4 inches in diameter; its fiery red petals tipped with yellow mimic a sunset and flourish

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — scientifically named Gaillardia pulchella; is a vibrant perennial often grown as an annual

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy; naturalistic design.<br><br>By, image 100

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — it offers ample coverage and can be planted en masse for a dramatic effect.<br><br>Preferring full sun

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — is a vibrant perennial that adds a burst of warm color through its daisy-like flowers; scientifically named, image 87

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