Blanket Flower

Gaillardia X Grandiflora

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Overview

The Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora) is a hardy perennial boasting vibrant, daisy-like blossoms in red, orange, and yellow. Ideal for US zones 3-10, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-3 feet in height and spread. Low maintenance with moderate water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping. Its extended bloom time, from early summer to fall, attracts pollinators, adding dynamic color and life to any landscape.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — daisy-like blossoms in red

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — enhancing the ecological value of your garden

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Blanket Flowers are renowned for attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — adding dynamic color and life to any landscape; from early summer to fall

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — scientifically named Gaillardia x grandiflora; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — daisy-like blossoms in red; from early summer to fall

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts a long blooming season; reducing the need for frequent watering

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — perennial for full

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Low maintenance with moderate water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping; reducing the need for frequent watering

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — from early summer to fall; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring presence in your landscape design

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — typically from early summer until fall; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring presence in your landscape

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Ideal for US zones 3-10, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-3 feet in height and spread; the Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms; reducing the need for frequent watering

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — resulting from a cross between Gaillardia aristata and Gaillardia pulchella; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — This hardy cultivar is a hybrid; from early summer to fall

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — It is also drought-tolerant once established; from early summer to fall

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — or meadow-style plantings; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring presence in your landscape design

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — making it an excellent choice for sunny borders; reducing the need for frequent watering

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Gaillardia x grandiflora prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun exposure; the Blanket Flower features

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — mounded coverage.<br><br>Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions; from early summer to fall

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — often banded together to create a stunning sunset effect; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring presence in

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — reducing the need for frequent watering; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Blanket Flowers are renowned for attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees; ensuring it remains a

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — enhancing the ecological value of your garden; from early summer to fall

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