Blanket Flower Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late spring, planting 1/4" below the surface of the soil and compacting it slightly. Keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which widely varies from 20-70 days. Since these plants do not transplant well, they should be planted in peat pots if started indoors.
Growing: Water the seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though watering in especially dry periods will improve the blooming. Excess moisture may result in root rot and other disease. Deadheading or cutting back the plant will also increase the blooms. This is a rather short-lived perennial that does not readily self-sow. This plant attracts butterflies and resists deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After the petals of the flowers drop off, the center will begin to turn from green to brown. Cut the seed heads off when they have ripened but before they begin to shatter. Spread them out to dry in a protected location for 2-3 weeks. Crush the seed heads to separate the seed from the stems. Store the cleaned Gaillardia Aristata seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Common Gaillardia
Latin Name: Gaillardia aristata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,400
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reseeding perennial
We enjoy the bright, multicolored flowers. Have grown these in the past and they are a dependable perennial. As an added bonus, they are prolific reseeders.
Great!
Everwilde Seeds, great germination rate, big healthy plants, vibrant flowers. I always buy from Everwilde
Love these little bushes
These are perfect low flowers for our sunflower garden, they add just a pop of red to draw your eye and really add a great layer to the flowers
Hope they grow here
Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.
flowers
quick and easy shipping
Rewarding Heavy Bloomer
A sure winner here. They offer all summer-long pleasure.
Blanket flower seeds
I am very pleased with how quickly I received my packages of seeds. I am pleased that all the areas I planted these seeds have sprouted abd begun to grow into flowers. I will continue to buy seeds from Everwilde Farms.
great product!
I love the packaging and how it resealable! Quick shipping and great products!
Excellent service!
I just recently got into gardening and was shocked by the variety and quick shipping offered by Everwilde. I was easily able to find seeds that work for my climate zone, and now I have more seeds than I know what to do with! Whenever I need seed again I know where I will be getting it!
Thanks
I was searching everywhere for lacinato kale since it was sold out by the time I placed my seed order with FEDCO in Maine. Due to the corona virus, I think more people are planting gardens than usual. Kale is a staple in our garden. Thank you for sending the seed so quickly. Let the planting begin!
Great Turnaround Time
I received my shipment lightning fast!
The garden
EVERWILDE is my # 1 seed vendor, great product!
Tough as nails and beautiful
You can't go wrong with blanket flower - this is the northern version, that grows in the dry parts of the CO Rockies, and further north into the high plains of the US. Extremely drought tolerant, and blooms all summer.
Mash the seed heads with something other than your fingers - they are stickery.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late spring, planting 1/4" below the surface of the soil and compacting it slightly. Keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which widely varies from 20-70 days. Since these plants do not transplant well, they should be planted in peat pots if started indoors.
Growing: Water the seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though watering in especially dry periods will improve the blooming. Excess moisture may result in root rot and other disease. Deadheading or cutting back the plant will also increase the blooms. This is a rather short-lived perennial that does not readily self-sow. This plant attracts butterflies and resists deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After the petals of the flowers drop off, the center will begin to turn from green to brown. Cut the seed heads off when they have ripened but before they begin to shatter. Spread them out to dry in a protected location for 2-3 weeks. Crush the seed heads to separate the seed from the stems. Store the cleaned Gaillardia Aristata seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Common Gaillardia
Latin Name: Gaillardia aristata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,400
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Reseeding perennial
We enjoy the bright, multicolored flowers. Have grown these in the past and they are a dependable perennial. As an added bonus, they are prolific reseeders.
Review
Great!
Everwilde Seeds, great germination rate, big healthy plants, vibrant flowers. I always buy from Everwilde
Review
Love these little bushes
These are perfect low flowers for our sunflower garden, they add just a pop of red to draw your eye and really add a great layer to the flowers
Review
Hope they grow here
Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.
Review
flowers
quick and easy shipping
Review
Rewarding Heavy Bloomer
A sure winner here. They offer all summer-long pleasure.
Review
Blanket flower seeds
I am very pleased with how quickly I received my packages of seeds. I am pleased that all the areas I planted these seeds have sprouted abd begun to grow into flowers. I will continue to buy seeds from Everwilde Farms.
Review
great product!
I love the packaging and how it resealable! Quick shipping and great products!
Review
Excellent service!
I just recently got into gardening and was shocked by the variety and quick shipping offered by Everwilde. I was easily able to find seeds that work for my climate zone, and now I have more seeds than I know what to do with! Whenever I need seed again I know where I will be getting it!
Review
Thanks
I was searching everywhere for lacinato kale since it was sold out by the time I placed my seed order with FEDCO in Maine. Due to the corona virus, I think more people are planting gardens than usual. Kale is a staple in our garden. Thank you for sending the seed so quickly. Let the planting begin!
Review
Great Turnaround Time
I received my shipment lightning fast!
Review
The garden
EVERWILDE is my # 1 seed vendor, great product!
Review
Tough as nails and beautiful
You can't go wrong with blanket flower - this is the northern version, that grows in the dry parts of the CO Rockies, and further north into the high plains of the US. Extremely drought tolerant, and blooms all summer.
Mash the seed heads with something other than your fingers - they are stickery.