The Gaillardias are one of the great glories of American wildflowers, carpeting whole landscapes to the horizon in the plains states and the west. The natives are the famous yellow and white pinwheel bicolors. We sell the much-loved annual, Indian Blanket, in our Seed Encyclopedia, and the native perennial as well, G. aristata, often called Blanket Flower. But hybridizers are always anxious to "improve" native plants, no matter how beautiful they may be. And in this case, they have. Goblin is the most popular hybrid, made somewhat shorter, but with very large flowers with a long bloom season. This is a great garden perennial, a favorite for years.
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Botanical Name: Gaillardia grandiflora
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Common Name: Blanket Flower
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Color: Yellow flowers with red brushstrokes
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Spread/Width: 12-14" wide
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Bloom Time: Mid summer to early fall
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Soil Preferences: Prefers light, loose, well drained soils. Will not tolerate heavy clay soil.
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Advantages: Attracts butterflies. Excellent cut flower.
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Indigenous To: No. American Native Plant or near hybrid
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