25 Yellow Blanket Flower Seeds – Drought-Tolerant Perennial Blooms

Yellow Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) is a rugged, sun-loving perennial known for its daisy-like blooms in warm shades of yellow, often with contrasting reddish centers. These cheerful flowers create a bright, long-lasting display in borders, rock gardens, wildflower patches, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Blanket flower is valued for its tolerance of heat, drought, and poor soils, making it a dependable choice for low-water gardens and beginner gardeners alike.

The plants form compact, bushy clumps of green foliage and bloom over a long season, typically from early summer into fall. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden. Whether used as a front-of-border accent or massed for color, Yellow Blanket Flower brings easy, carefree beauty to sunny spots.

Plant Features

• Bright yellow daisy-like blooms, often with reddish centers
• Long bloom season from early summer to fall
• Drought-tolerant and heat-loving once established
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Compact, bushy growth habit

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gaillardia
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy clumps
• Bloom Season: Early summer to fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Mature Height: 12–24 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist until germination; light aids germination, so do not cover deeply. Provide a warm, sunny spot and maintain even moisture during the germination period. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to the recommended spacing.

Blanket flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become drought-tolerant. Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils, which can cause floppy growth or root rot. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. In colder zones, mulch lightly in winter to protect crowns.

What's Included

25 Yellow Blanket Flower seeds.