Gaillardia aestivalis
Indian Blanketflower
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.
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.