Gaillardia aestivalis |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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
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.