Plant in the cut flower garden, or anywhere a splash of color is needed.
Gaillardia aristata 'Goblin'
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.
- Continuous color all season!
- Red and yellow bi-colored flowers
- Tolerates poor soils
Height: 12-14 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Zone: 3-10
Color: Red, Yellow
Interesting Notes about Blanket Flower:
This plant does not like soils that remain wet and that consist of heavy clay.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Naturalizing
- Ground Cover
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil