Gaillardia grandiflora

Blanket Flower

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A hardy perennial wildflower featuring vibrant red and yellow daisy-like blooms, highly drought-tolerant and effective at attracting pollinators in sunny gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blanket Flower
Family Asteraceae
Genus Gaillardia
Species Grandiflora
Origin North & South America
Blooming Summer to Autumn, vibrant composite flowers on tall stems
Leaf Color Grey-green to deep green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor and rocky substrates.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; water moderately during establishment, reduce to prevent root rot in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure essential for optimal blooming and stem strength; avoid shade.

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding required; apply balanced fertilizer in spring if soil is poor.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming through autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug 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 5 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3500 – 65000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% 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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