Exposure • Sun • Part sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Wet

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant

Nature Attraction • Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer • Foliage

Bloom Color • Red

Attributes • Drought Tolerant • Long Blooming • For Clay Soils • For Bird Lovers • Good Cut Flowers • Salt Tolerant

Water Requirements • Water weekly during dry spells

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun'

Blanket Flower

Beautiful mahogany-red and yellow flowers adorn bright green foliage throughout the summer and into early fall. Makes an ideal cut flower and is great for adding color to borders or rock gardens.

Gaillardia (gay-lahr'-di-ah)

Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Blanket Flower

Brilliant daisies in shades of orange, red and yellow age to glowing globe-shaped seed heads. Attracts butterflies. Excellent cut flower. Remove seed heads as they fade to make room for more flowers.