Indian Blanket Seeds – Sunflower

Indian Blanket Sunflower, also known as Gaillardia pulchella, is a bright and hardy annual that brings vibrant color and warmth to any garden. With its fiery red and yellow petals, it resembles a traditional woven blanket, making it one of the most striking wildflowers native to North America. These blooms thrive in sunny locations and poor soils, requiring minimal care once established. Perfect for pollinator gardens, meadows, and borders, Indian Blanket Sunflower adds long-lasting beauty and attracts bees and butterflies throughout the season.

Features:

• Produces brilliant red and yellow daisy-like blooms resembling a woven blanket pattern.

• Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

• Excellent drought and heat tolerance once mature.

• Low-maintenance plant that thrives in various soil types.

• Perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

• Long blooming season, providing continuous color from early summer to fall.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella

• Common Name (US): Indian Blanket Sunflower

• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial

• Bloom Color: Red and yellow bi-color

• Bloom Size: 2–3 inches in diameter

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

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

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

• Watering: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost; can also start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring through Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual in colder zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–10: February to April

• Use: Borders, meadows, rock gardens, pollinator habitats, wildflower mixes