Photo courtesy of The Gilded Grove
Photo courtesy of The Gilded Grove

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata

Also called Great Blanketflower

  • Yellow tipped petals with dark red bases surrounding reddish brown eyes
  • Lance-shaped dark green leaves

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Bicoloured

HEIGHT:
40-60 cm

SPREAD:
40-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Prefers average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun but will tolerate many soil types. Deadhead as necessary for additional blooms. 

Additional Notes about Blanket Flower:


Native to Ontario

At least two specialist insects rely on this plant for their survival. The flowers provide nectar for butterflies, wasps, moths and many species of bees. The seeds are enjoyed by songbirds, while the foliage provides forage for large and small mammals.