Gaillardia pulchella

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Gaillardia

 
Plant photo of: Gaillardia pulchella
Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Flowers of this plant are 3-4" across, with orange petals edged in yellow that frame a rust-colored center. This plant thrives in full sun and needs good drainage. It blooms from June until frost.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.