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Gaillardia x grandiflora
Also Known As
- Blanket Flower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 15"-40"
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Gaillardia x grandiflora plant details
Gaillardia x grandiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaillardia x grandiflora
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 40 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaillardia x grandiflora
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Gaillardia x grandiflora
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Gaillardia x grandiflora plant
How to Grow Gaillardia x grandiflora
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sun Flare Blanket Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Red Sun Blanket Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 14"
Width: 20"
- sun
- regular - low
aka Sun Devil Blanket Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-14"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- regular - low
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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