Dwarf Perennial Gaillardia Seeds
Gaillardia aristata
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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 dwarf perennial gaillardia 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 dwarf perennial gaillardia seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket, Brown Eyed Susan, Common Blanketflower, Common Gaillardia, Firewheel
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: 10,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
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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 dwarf perennial gaillardia 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 dwarf perennial gaillardia seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket, Brown Eyed Susan, Common Blanketflower, Common Gaillardia, Firewheel
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: 10,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant