Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata (Native)

Blanket Flower is a short lived native perennial wild flower perfect for sunny locations and well drained soil. The showy flowers of Blanket Flower are a nice addition to your butterfly garden and also make a great cut flower. Gaillardia aristata prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. The daisy-like flowers bloom summer to fall in shades of red and yellow. Blanket Flower is a native wildflower of our Midwestern plains and prairies.

	Showy and easy-to-grow
	Prefers sunny, dry sites
	Attracts butterflies

Height 18-24 Inches

Spread 8-16 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes Native Cut Flower Naturalizing Drought Tolerant Border or Bed Rock Garden	Critter Resistance Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant	Exposure Sun Partial Sun	Other Characteristics Easy-to-establish Prairie Restoration
Season of Interest (Flowering) Fall Summer	Soil Moisture Preference Average Dry