Indian blanket
Gaillardia pulchella
Overview
Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) is a truly amazing wildflower. It grows widely across much of North America in prairies, fields, and along roadsides. It has bright red petals and an orange central disk that create amazing flower heads that are 1-2 inches wide. Its vibrant blooms add stunning color to any garden. The beauty of this flower is not just in its showy flower heads, but in its hardiness. These wildflowers can even withstand dry, sandy soils and return year after year. Indian Blanket is a hardy and colorful addition to any home garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 2-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, August, March, April, March, April, May, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.
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