Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'

Blanket Flower, Sulphur Buckwheat, Indian Blanket

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 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 8" to 10" / 20cm to 25cm
Spread 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing