Gaillardia pulchella |
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Gaillardia |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
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.