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Requires perfect drainage and full sun. Does poorly in heavy, wet clay soils.
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Gaillardia
Gaillardia aristata
Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Gaillardia care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Gaillardia aristata
- Common names
- Blanket Flower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Gaillardia
- Species
- G. aristata
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit uses a 'Pore-Master' soil mix to mimic the sandy plains environment of the Gaillardia.
Propagation
By seed or cutting.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms for a long period from early summer through fall.
Growing conditions
Prairies, dunes, and open dry areas.
Weather & tolerances
Highly heat and drought tolerant; salt tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Generally pest-free.
Plant safety
Safe for all.
Botanical features
A short-lived perennial with vibrant, multi-colored petals (red, orange, and yellow) often resembling the patterns of Native American blankets.
Varieties
‘Arizona Sun’, ‘Goblin’.
Garden & everyday uses
Wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and coastal planting
Native range & distribution
Native to North and South America.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named after M. Gaillard de Charentonneau, a French magistrate and patron of botany.
History
A common 'rescue' plant used to stabilize soil in high-heat areas.