200 Gaillardia Daisy Seeds - Gaillardia pulchella Blanket Flower Red Yellow Blooms

Gaillardia pulchella, commonly known as blanket flower or Indian blanket, is a vibrant wildflower native to North America. Its daisy-like blooms feature fiery red centers surrounded by yellow-tipped petals, creating a striking display in any garden. This hardy annual or short-lived perennial is perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and pollinator gardens, attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.

Blanket flower is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes. It blooms profusely from early summer to fall, providing long-lasting color. The plant self-seeds readily, ensuring its return year after year in favorable conditions.

Plant Features

• Showy red and yellow daisy-like flowers
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
• Long bloom season from summer to fall
• Self-seeds for naturalizing

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gaillardia pulchella
• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Gaillardia seeds outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist until germination, which typically occurs in 15-20 days at 70-75°F. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming, or allow some to self-seed for natural spread.

What's Included

200 Gaillardia pulchella seeds.