Blanket Flower 'Grandiflora Mesa Red' (Gaillardia x Grandiflora mesa red) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Cultivar of Native Species • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 16-18 inches • Spread: 20-22 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early summer through fall • Colors: Deep wine red • Flower Type: Large single blooms • Bloom Period: June-October
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 18-20 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Rich nectar source • Butterflies: Frequent visitor • Birds: Seedheads provide food • Beneficial Insects: Attracts predatory insects
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove winter mulch • Summer: Regular deadheading • Fall: Cut back after frost • Winter: Protect crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Salvia
Black-Eyed Susan
Lavender
Prairie Grasses
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Long-blooming • Disease resistant • Rich color impact