Plant Family
Aster or composite family. (Asteraceae or Compositae)
Common Names
Blanket flower, Gaillardia, Firewheel (annual), Indian blanket (annual)
Description
- Many species are native throughout North America
- A variety of both annual, biennial, and perennial cultivars have been developed and are available in garden centers.
- Readily reseeding annuals and short lived perennial depending on the species
- Cultivars range from 6 to 24 inches high to about 12 to 36 inches wide
- Two to 4 inch wide showy blooms in a variety of yellow, orange, and red colors and petal types cover the plants in summer and fall
- Tolerates a wide variety of soil types but soils should be dry and well drained
- Requires full sun
- Cold and heat tolerant
- Found throughout USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 11
- Vibrant flowers and long lived bloom time makes blanket flower a popular garden plant throughout the United States
Attracts
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Soldier beetles