Blanket Flower Seeds – Gaillardia

Blanket Flower, scientifically known as Gaillardia, is a vibrant and hardy perennial that delivers months of brilliant, daisy-like blooms in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow. These easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for adding long-lasting color to garden beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. Known for thriving in full sun and dry conditions, Blanket Flowers are ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. They attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making them a garden favorite across the United States.

Features:

• Produces striking red, yellow, and orange blooms.

• Long blooming season from summer to early fall.

• Drought and heat tolerant once established.

• Attracts butterflies and pollinators.

• Suitable for borders, rock gardens, and wildflower plantings.

• Easy to grow and low maintenance.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella

• Common Name (US): Blanket Flower

• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Bloom Color: Red, orange, and yellow shades

• Bloom Size: 2–3 inches across

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once mature

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days from sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after frost danger passes or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring through Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–10: February to April

• Use: Garden borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, and wildflower meadows