blanket flower
Gaillardia cvs.
Overview
Blanket flower is an incredibly attractive and easy to maintain perennial, favored by gardeners for its bright, bold colors and its ability to keep flowering in poor soil and drought conditions. The flowers of this species sprout from compact tufts of thin, grass-like foliage. The daisy-like blooms come in a range of shades including red, yellow, and orange, some with red tips or mixed petal colors. Blanket flower is relatively easy to grow and maintain, and will come back for many years. They prefer full sun and moderate to low water requirements.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-4.
Pruning
Best pruned in June, July, August, March, April, March, April, July, August, March, April, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Bacterial leaf spot, Mildew, Rust, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .
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