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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) — boasting daisy-like blooms up to 4 inches across; resembling a sunset woven into its petals
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) — 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) — Its fiery red petals tipped with yellow mimic a sunset and flourish in full sun; requiring minimal watering once
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Its adaptability makes it suitable for rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover; perennial for full
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
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — creating an eye-catching display against the plant's lance-shaped
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — Its adaptability makes it suitable for rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover
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) — resembling a sunset woven into its petals; your client will enjoy a garden that radiates warmth and energy, image 89
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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