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Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower) Wildflower Seeds The bi-colored flowers appearing in yellows, reds, burgundys, and browns remind many of the blankets woven by Native Americans... Quantity: Select the size here . . . Packet: (500 Seeds) . . . $2.50 1 Oz: (28.4g) . . . $3.60 1/4 Lb: (113g) . . . $7.04 1 Lb: (454g) . . . $26.40 5 Lb: (2.27kg) . . . $126.72 10 Lb: (4.54kg) . . . $253.44

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Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Common Gaillardia

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Height: 18” to 24”

Spacing: 15” to 18”

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Dry

USDA Zone: 2a-10b

Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 8000

There are two ideas as to the source of the common name of this wildflower. One is in reference to the combination of it's colors. The bi-colored flowers appearing in yellows, reds, burgundys, and browns remind many of the blankets woven by Native Americans. The other ideas comes from this native flower's tendency to blanket over the ground in the wild. Whatever the reason, this plant is a beautiful addition to meadow's, prairies, and garden's, and is loved by many for it's brilliant and showy blossoms. Birds and butterflies are attracted to this flower as well!