Gaillardia sp.

Common: Blanket flower
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Origin: Native to central and western United States
Sunset zones: All zones
Light: Full sun
Soil: Need good drainage
Water: Light watering

Fine for cutting and borders, flower beds. Perennials and annuals. Low-growing.

Easy to grow, 1-1/2 to 2 feet high. Long, whiplike stems. Leaves soft, hairy, lobed.

Daisy-like flowers in warm colors - yellow, bronze, scarlet. Flower heads 3-4 inches across. Thrives in heat.

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