Gaillardia pulchella

Blanket Flower, Fire Wheels, Indian Blanket

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, seashore
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing