Plant in the cut flower garden, or anywhere a splash of color is needed.
Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa™ Bright Bicolor'
Blanket Flower
Tips for Homeowners:
Old flowers can be removed if desired, but it is not necessary. Feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer every 2-4 weeks to promote new flowers. Powdery mildew may become a problem late in the season depending on the weather.
Rate this Plant:
This plant will produce flowers all season! As long as there is full sun it will stay in nice tight mounds.
- Blooms all season!
- Non-fading yellow and red flowers
- Tolerates poor soils
Height: 16-18 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Zone: 4-9
Color: Red, Yellow
Interesting Notes about Blanket Flower:
Although Blanket Flower can be a short-lived perennial, it's best to treat it as an annual in Kansas. It will provide abundant flowers, and especially thrives in the western Kansas climate. This plant does not like soils that remain wet and that consist of heavy clay.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil