Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)

This perennial wildflower has large, daisy-like blooms and a tap root making it drought tolerant and carefree. It is well-suited to xeriscaping. This Blanketflower has big, long-lasting blooms which grow up to 4 inches across. The bi-colored flowers include orange, red, and yellow, and they bloom from early summer to fall if spent blooms are deadheaded. Gaillardias will tolerate a little crowding, but they perform best with ample space. This perennial wild flower will bloom the second year and every year after the initial planting. It grows in all regions of North America and will bloom during summer and fall. The may be planted in spring, summer, or fall as long as there is moisture to allow Blanket Flower wildflower seed to germinate.
 
Zone: 3 to 8 
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet 
Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet 
Bloom Time: May to September 
Sun: Full sun  
Water: Dry to medium 
Maintenance: Low 
Tolerate: Drought, dry soil