Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Common Gaillardia
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: July-September
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 just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 9000
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!
