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Indian Blanket Seeds

Gaillardia pulchella

5.00 (2 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Indian Blanket flower seeds 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 Indian Blanket flower 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 Indian Blanket flower seed from the stems. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Firewheel, Indian Blanket Flower, Blanket Flower, Rose-Ring Blanket Flower

Latin Name: Gaillardia pulchella

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 14,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Red, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Indian Blanket Seeds 5.0
Review By Tyler Bruce

Indian Blanket

Quality seeds and high germination

Indian Blanket Seeds 5.0
Review By Robert Krachenfels

Quality

Excellent packaging and pricing. Arrived on a timely manner. Packet has pertinent information that will help you be a successful gardener.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~14,000 Seeds) $7.92 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $18.00 $16.16 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $48.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $216.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $384.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $912.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,728.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Also known as Firewheel, this bi-colored variety comes in yellow, red, burgundy, and brown. It is a native wildflower of the Great Plains, and so is better equipped to handle heat and drought than other it's cousin, Blanket Flower. 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 Indian Blanket seems to come from the similarity of the brightly colored blossoms to Native American weaving.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Indian Blanket flower seeds 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 Indian Blanket flower 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 Indian Blanket flower seed from the stems. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Firewheel, Indian Blanket Flower, Blanket Flower, Rose-Ring Blanket Flower

Latin Name: Gaillardia pulchella

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 14,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 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 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Tyler Bruce

Indian Blanket

Quality seeds and high germination

5.0

Review By Robert Krachenfels

Quality

Excellent packaging and pricing. Arrived on a timely manner. Packet has pertinent information that will help you be a successful gardener.