Gaillardia pulchella 'Gaiety' Mixed Colo
Annual Blanket flower selection
Description
This small shrub will grow 1-3' tall and has green leaves with flowers that have a deep maroon center and yellow outside edge. It blooms intermittently throughout the year. Its growing season is during the winter months. Though it may last only one season, it is well worth planting for the beautiful blooms.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.