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Blanket Flower Native Wildflower

Quick Facts:

  • Native to western US
  • Vibrant red and yellow blooms
  • Drought tolerant, prefers full sun
  • Reseeds naturally; Forms showy colonies
  • Nectar source for bees & butterflies

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Blanket Flower Native Wildflower

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Gaillardia aristata

Native to the western United States, Blanketflower is a stunning wildflower that produces vibrantly colored blooms with red centers and yellow rims.  Perennial plants are very drought tolerant, performing best in well-drained areas with full sun.  Left to mature, the plants will reseed naturally, forming dense colonies of outstanding color.  An important source of nectar for honeybees, native bees and butterflies, especially during the summer dearth.  100 seeds per packet.

Gaillardia aristata

Native to the western United States, Blanketflower is a stunning wildflower that produces vibrantly colored blooms with red centers and yellow rims.  Perennial plants are very drought tolerant, performing best in well-drained areas with full sun.  Left to mature, the plants will reseed naturally, forming dense colonies of outstanding color.  An important source of nectar for honeybees, native bees and butterflies, especially during the summer dearth.  10... read more

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Gaillardia aristata

Native to the western United States, Blanketflower is a stunning wildflower that produces vibrantly colored blooms with red centers and yellow rims.  Perennial plants are very drought tolerant, performing best in well-drained areas with full sun.  Left to mature, the plants will reseed naturally, forming dense colonies of outstanding color.  An important source of nectar for honeybees, native bees and butterflies, especially during the summer dearth.  100 seeds per packet.

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How to Grow Blanket flowers

Blanketflower is a low-maintenance plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It prefers sandy, loamy, or rocky soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade, but it will produce more flowers in full sun.

Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed.  Sow seeds 1/8" deep and cover with fine soil.  Alternatively, seed may be broadcasted and raked in.  Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 14-21 days.  Thin to one plant every 14-18".  In warm climates, seed may alternatively be sown in the fall.

While direct-seeding is preferred, Blanketflower can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Harden off seedlings for a few days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, dig a hole roughly the size of the root ball and lower the seedling in, being careful not to disturb the roots. Backfill with loose soil and water well. Space plants 16-18" in all directions. Keep well-watered until the plants are established.

Blanketflowers are not prone to many insects or diseases. Provide moderate moisture and avoid saturating the soil for long periods as these plants prefer well-drained soil.

Blanketflower makes a beautiful cut flower, albeit with a shorter vase life than other varieties. Flowers may be kept slightly longer using a floral preservative.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Harvest Blanketflower seeds when the flower heads have dried and turned brown. Cut off the flower heads and place them in a paper bag to dry further. Once dry, shake the bag to release the seeds.

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SEED LONGETIVITY:

Blanketflower seeds typically remain viable for up to two years if stored in a cool, dry place.

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