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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 3–9Type PerennialClimate 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

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — enhancing the ecological value of your garden; from early summer to fall, image 77

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — It is also drought-tolerant once established

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

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

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — scientifically named Gaillardia x grandiflora; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms, image 118

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

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Low maintenance with moderate water needs, it's perfect for xeriscaping; reducing the need for frequent, image 87

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

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Being low-maintenance, they require minimal care, though deadheading can promote prolonged blooming; the Blanket

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — enhancing the ecological value of your garden; from early summer to fall, image 105

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Being low-maintenance, they require minimal care, though deadheading can promote prolonged blooming, image 78

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — reducing the need for frequent watering; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms, image 74

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Gaillardia x grandiflora prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun exposure; the Blanket, image 70

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms, image 82

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — reducing the need for frequent watering; the Blanket Flower features daisy-like blossoms, image 130

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — mounded coverage.<br><br>Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions; from early summer to fall, image 97

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — typically from early summer until fall; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring presence in your, image 120

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

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

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — Gaillardia x grandiflora is resistant to many pests and diseases; ensuring it remains a delightful and, image 80

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — is a vibrant perennial that boasts a long blooming season; reducing the need for frequent watering, image 119

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — from early summer to fall; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring presence in your landscape, image 88

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia X Grandiflora) — often banded together to create a stunning sunset effect; ensuring it remains a delightful and enduring, image 68

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Tetiana Far, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
and (c)2008 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Sumit Satyajeet, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Photograph taken by and (c)2007 Johnathan…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Terry Lucas, CC BY 3.0 · source
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Petrified Forest National Park, CC BY 2.0 · source
Bigmanbaloo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Nizil Shah, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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