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Blanket Flower Seeds

Gaillardia aristata

5.00 (13 reviews)
  • 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

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Judy

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.

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By M M

Great!

Everwilde Seeds, great germination rate, big healthy plants, vibrant flowers. I always buy from Everwilde

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By TARA

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

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Darwin P

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.

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Brenda Allegrezza

flowers

quick and easy shipping

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Linda Downer

Rewarding Heavy Bloomer

A sure winner here. They offer all summer-long pleasure.

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Annette Johnson

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.

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Kari McArthur

great product!

I love the packaging and how it resealable! Quick shipping and great products!

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Jack McCarthy

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!

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Ellen E Crane

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!

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Michelle James

Great Turnaround Time

I received my shipment lightning fast!

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By valerie shideler

The garden

EVERWILDE is my # 1 seed vendor, great product!

Blanket Flower Seeds 5.0
Review By Kat

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.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~8,400 Seeds) $7.92 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $18.00 $16.16 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $57.00 $48.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $256.50 $216.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $456.00 $384.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $1,083.00 $912.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $2,052.00 $1,728.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Reminiscent of an Indian blanket, this bi-colored variety comes in yellow, red, burgundy, and brown. Gaillardia Aristata is a native wildflower of the Northern Rockies, so it is better equipped to handle cold than its cousin, Indian Blanket. The easy-to-grow blooms provide color all season long.
Meriwether Lewis collected the first specimen of this wildflower on July 7, 1806. His research of this and other native species was completed by botanist Frederick Traugott Pursch in 1813, who completed a catalogue of the species discovered on the famous expedition. The genus name "Gaillardia" honors an 18th century French botanist named Gaillard de Charentonneau. The common name Blanket Flower seems to come from the similarity of the brightly colored blossoms to Native American weaving.

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

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 13 reviews
5.0

Review By Judy

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.

5.0

Review By M M

Great!

Everwilde Seeds, great germination rate, big healthy plants, vibrant flowers. I always buy from Everwilde

5.0

Review By TARA

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

5.0

Review By Darwin P

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.

5.0

Review By Brenda Allegrezza

flowers

quick and easy shipping

5.0

Review By Linda Downer

Rewarding Heavy Bloomer

A sure winner here. They offer all summer-long pleasure.

5.0

Review By Annette Johnson

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.

5.0

Review By Kari McArthur

great product!

I love the packaging and how it resealable! Quick shipping and great products!

5.0

Review By Jack McCarthy

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!

5.0

Review By Ellen E Crane

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!

5.0

Review By Michelle James

Great Turnaround Time

I received my shipment lightning fast!

5.0

Review By valerie shideler

The garden

EVERWILDE is my # 1 seed vendor, great product!

5.0

Review By Kat

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.