Gaillardia aristata

Blanket Flower, Sulphur Buckwheat, Indian Blanket

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, seashore
Height 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing