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Gaillardia Seeds - Aristata
SEEDS PER POUND
131,995

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 -10

HEIGHT
28 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
153,000

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
12 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red and yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
20 - 30 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
20 - 30 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Scarlet

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red and yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Cream

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
5 - 10

HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring

BLOOM COLOR
Red

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, lean, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata) - This water conserving perennial wildflower has large, daisy-like blooms and a tap root making it drought tolerant and carefree. It is well-suited to xeriscaping.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 42 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
1/8 inch

SOWING RATE
4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 10 lbs per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
16 inches





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.
Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 42 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
1/8 inch

SOWING RATE
4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 12 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 inches





Common Questions
Is blanket flower invasive?
Though blanket flowers reseed themselves, they are not invasive and can be easily pulled up from unwanted places.
Does blanket flower bloom all summer?
Yes, blanket flowers bloom from early summer through the fall for long-lasting color.
What plants pair with blanket flower?
The bold, daisy-like blooms complement soft textures such as Coreopsis and cosmos, along with airy ornamental grasses. For added contrast, consider pairing them with spiky plants like Kniphofia or Crocosmia.
What are some good areas for using blanket flower in the landscape?
These flowers are suited well for beds and borders, containers, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, or prairies and meadows.
Will any pollinators be attracted to the flowers?
Yes, bees, birds and butterflies all enjoy these flowers.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
24 inches





Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata Aurea Pura) - One of the first plants to start blooming and one of the last to stop! Grow these bright yellow treasures from Gaillardia seeds! Known as Blanket Flowers, they are indeed a treasured native from the open, hot plains so they are quite drought tolerant and require little water or care. They are a perennial, returning each spring from the same roots, forming an expanding clump, and each season they will attract many beneficial insects to the flower garden.
Gaillardia blooms the second spring when started from flower seed. If sowing Gaillardia seeds indoors, start 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, use sterile starting soil and starter trays. Press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover. Keeps seeds moist until germination. Cut back the Blanket Flower seedlings at transplanting to help it become more compact. If sowing Blanket Flower seeds outdoors, wait until danger of frost has passed. Sow the seeds into prepared soil, cover lightly with fine garden or potting soil. Or, broadcast spread them over an area, and lightly rake into the soil. Keep moist until germination. Once they are established, Blanket Flower plants will self-seed. Gaillardia is native to the plains regions, but can be grown in all regions from Canada to Florida are are resistant to drought.