Blanket Flower - Gaillardia aristata
Gaillardia aristata, commonly known as Blanket Flower, dazzles with its vibrant, daisy-like blooms featuring a striking blend of red, orange, and yellow. This perennial's bold, multi-colored petals and rich green foliage create a lively visual impact, making it a favorite for adding splashes of color to any garden. Known for its historical use in traditional practices, this plant has a legacy of beneficial applications.
In garden design, Blanket Flower serves exceptionally well as a focal point due to its vivid flowers and long blooming period. It’s also effective in creating drifts or as part of a matrix to add texture and contrast. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it a reliable choice for both garden beds and prairie plantings, enhancing the landscape with minimal effort.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry
Height: 1-2 feet
Wetland Status: UPL
Gaillardia aristata, commonly known as Blanket Flower, dazzles with its vibrant, daisy-like blooms featuring a striking blend of red, orange, and yellow. This perennial's bold, multi-colored petals and rich green foliage create a lively visual impact, making it a favorite for adding splashes of color to any garden. Known for its historical use in traditional practices, this plant has a legacy of beneficial applications.
In garden design, Blanket Flower serves exceptionally well as a focal point due to its vivid flowers and long blooming period. It’s also effective in creating drifts or as part of a matrix to add texture and contrast. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it a reliable choice for both garden beds and prairie plantings, enhancing the landscape with minimal effort.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry
Height: 1-2 feet
Wetland Status: UPL
Gaillardia aristata, commonly known as Blanket Flower, dazzles with its vibrant, daisy-like blooms featuring a striking blend of red, orange, and yellow. This perennial's bold, multi-colored petals and rich green foliage create a lively visual impact, making it a favorite for adding splashes of color to any garden. Known for its historical use in traditional practices, this plant has a legacy of beneficial applications.
In garden design, Blanket Flower serves exceptionally well as a focal point due to its vivid flowers and long blooming period. It’s also effective in creating drifts or as part of a matrix to add texture and contrast. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it a reliable choice for both garden beds and prairie plantings, enhancing the landscape with minimal effort.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry
Height: 1-2 feet
Wetland Status: UPL
