Blanket flower Perennial (Gaillardia aristata) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early summer through fall • Colors: Red and yellow daisy-like flowers • Flower Type: Large single blooms • Bloom Period: June-September
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, lean soil • Spacing: 18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Excellent nectar source • Butterflies: Major attractor • Birds: Seeds attract finches • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Deadhead for more blooms • Fall: Leave some seedheads • Winter: Mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Coneflower
Russian Sage
Catmint
Ornamental Grasses
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long blooming period • Drought tolerant • Native wildflower • Excellent cut flower • Winter interest