Gaillardia pulchella (Blanket Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusGaillardia
Speciespulchella
CategoryAnnuals, Perennials
OriginSouthwestern United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 60 cm
Spread15 - 30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCommonly used in roadside and meadow plantings.
PropagationPropagate from seed.
CultivationEasily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatDry plains and open areas.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are red, yellow and brown.

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