Gaillardia aestivalis

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Cado Daily

 

Description

Striking perennial grows to 2' tall and 3' wide. Pink flowers with yellow and red centers appear late spring to fall.To prolong the blooming, the flowers should be cut. It prefers full sun with good drainage. This beautiful flower thrives in hot dry places. It makes a great cut flower. Sow seeds fall to spring. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks after plant is established, especially during the winter.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.