Perennial | Gaillardia aristata (Blanketflower)

Plant Info

Gaillardia aristata, commonly known as Blanketflower, is a hardy North American native perennial that produces large, daisyesque flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow from early summer into fall. The long-lasting blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing continuous colour throughout the growing season. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, prairie plantings, and other sunny landscapes. Blanket Flower thrives in poor, well-drained soils and is highly drought tolerant once established, making it an easy care addition to the garden. Regular deadheading encourages even more blooms, while the seed heads can provide food for birds later in the season.

Growing Info

Mature height: 2 feet 

Mature spread: 2 feet

Watering needs: Low; prefers well-drained soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Water deeply and infrequently while the plant establishes.

Sunlight requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of sun)

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 2-8

Culture

This plant is grown in a soiless media in a 3.5" pot. When planting, do not plant any deeper than how the plant is in it's pot. When mulching, do not put mulch all the way up to the plant, make a "bowl" shape in your mulch around the plant.