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    Gaillardia pulchella

    Also Known As

    • Firewheel
    • Indian Blanket

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Gaillardia pulchella plant details

    Gaillardia pulchella is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaillardia pulchella

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaillardia pulchella

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A vigorous and extremely free-flowering native Indian Blanket that produces a nearly non-stop show of 3-4" daisies ranging in color from deep mahagony, through orange, and often tipped in a band of golden yellow. Flowers can be born from spring to frost and nearly year round in mild climates! These are heat and humidity tolerant native perennials. Somewhat drought tolerant once well-established and need good winter drainage and a moderately fertile soil. Item# 9353. Gaillardias are heat loving & drought tolerant North American natives and hybrids that need good drainage for the best performance. Indian Blanket's drought tolerance and amicable nature make it a good choice for sunny gardens and containers. Debudding at transplanting time will help to ensure good establishment of the tough perennial.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Gaillardia pulchella plant

    How to Grow Gaillardia pulchella

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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