Gaillardia pulchella

Host NectaringPerennialFull SunWell Drained
Written By Kathyrn Major
Fiery orange red petaled flower with deep yellow tips and a hearty globe center with dark red and gold, surrounded by 12-18 inch stems with tapered green leaves and some buds not yet bloomed

Common Name: Blanket Flower

Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella

Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Host Nectaring Plant

  • Category: Perennial

  • Height: 18 inches

  • Bloom Color: Red with Yellow

  • Bloom Time: July to October

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun

  • Soil Conditions: Well Drained

  • Spacing: 12 inches

🌱 Notes: Also known as Indian Blanket and Firewheel, this New England native perennial plant is easy to establish in a sunny well drained location. Bee and Butterflies including Red Admirals, Monarchs, Great Spangled Friillaries and Silver Spotted Skippers will use it as a nectar source.

Kathyrn Major
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