Gaillardia aristata

Blanket Flower

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Gaillardia aristata is a hardy perennial native to North America, featuring vibrant daisy-like flowers in red and yellow hues. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, offering long-lasting blooms from summer through frost.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blanket Flower
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gaillardia
Species Aristata
Origin North America
Blooming Summer to Frost, colorful daisy-like flowers.
Leaf Color Gray-green to medium green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during establishment, allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for best blooming, at least 6 hours direct light daily indoors near south window.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs. Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing which reduces blooms.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Cut back foliage in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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