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 3–9Climate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy; naturalistic design.<br><br>By, image 74

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — naturalistic design.<br><br>By incorporating Gaillardia pulchella into your design; slightly hairy green, image 73

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — and stands resilient against challenging environmental conditions; boasting daisy-like blooms up to 4, image 75

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden; is a vibrant perennial that adds a burst of warm color, image 76

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — perennial with multi-colored and orange blooms; it offers ample coverage and can be planted en masse for a, image 77

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — perennial for full; and stands resilient against challenging environmental conditions, image 78

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 79

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — boasting daisy-like blooms up to 4 inches across; resembling a sunset woven into its petals, image 80

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Its fiery red petals tipped with yellow mimic a sunset and flourish in full sun; requiring minimal watering, image 81

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Hardy in zones 3-10, it reaches 12-24 inches in height and spreads 12-20 inches; perennial with, image 82

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance; it attracts pollinators while adding a warm, image 83

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — colorful accent to xeriscapes and wildflower gardens; its growth habit and vibrant flowers contribute to, image 85

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — it attracts pollinators while adding a warm; creating an eye-catching display against the plant's, image 84

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

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

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — the plant's blooms showcase a striking blend of red; with a mature height of 12 to 24 inches and a spread, image 88

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — resembling a sunset woven into its petals; your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy, image 89

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 90

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — slightly hairy green leaves; the Indian Blanket is tolerant of poor soil conditions and is an excellent, image 92

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — creating an eye-catching display against the plant's lance-shaped; the plant's blooms showcase a striking, image 91

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — With a mature height of 12 to 24 inches and a spread of up to 20 inches; multi-colored and orange flowers, image 93

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

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — it offers ample coverage and can be planted en masse for a dramatic effect.<br><br>Preferring full sun, image 94

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Its growth habit and vibrant flowers contribute to its status as an essential component for a, image 98

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