BLANKET FLOWER

BLANKETFLOWER

INDIAN BLANKET

[ Gaillardia Aristata ]

Season: Perennial
Height: 24 - 36 Inches
Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
Environment: Full Sun/Moisture Average to Dry
Zones: 3-10
All Regions of North America

Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket [ Gaillardia Aristata ] is a hardy, drought tolerant perennial found throughout much of the United States. Easily established from seed, it frequently forms dense colonies of brilliant red flowers with yellow rims. Flowers are often up to 3 or 4 inches across, for a real spectacle of color.

Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket [ Gaillardia Aristata ] thrives in full sun in well-drained areas. Occasional watering will extend the blooming period. Allow seed heads to be completely dry prior to trimming and this will aid in reseeding for the following year.

The plant is an excellent cut flower with a vase life of 6 to 10 days.

The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds

PLANTING

Sow Inside: Before last frost
Sow Outside: Spring/Summer/Fall
Seed Depth: 1/8 Inch
Days to Emerge: 15 to 45

BLANKET FLOWER, INDIAN BLANKET [ Gaillardia Aristata ] Seeds