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Blanket flower

Gaillardia sp.

Blanket flower Jefferson County Courage Garden
Quick Facts
Plant Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Garden: Daylily / Pond, Maurice Bauer, Xeriscape, Metal Arch
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3
Size (height x width): 10"-24" x 12"
Bloom Time: June, July, August, September, October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Light Needs: Full Sun
Xeric (less water once established): Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Attracts Bees & Butterflies: Yes
Native: Yes
More information for Blanket flower

Description:

Blanket flower has large, showy flower heads that are held just above the foliage and is available in several color variations of yellow/red ray flowers.   It spreads by seed.  Goblin is a cultivar that stays compact for the front of the border.  The native Blanket flower usually has pure yellow ray flowers.  Some people may develop dermatitis when in contact with the foliage.


Landscape Use:

Border, Mass planting, Wildflower garden, Xeriscape garden, Butterfly garden


Culture:

Prefers full sun, low water and fast draining soil of low fertility. Deadhead to encourage reblooming. Goblin overwinters best when cut back in late summer to encourage a new set of basal leaves for overwintering.

Blanket flower

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