Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata)

Name: Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata)
Brand: BC Native Plants
Price: 0.01 CAD
Availability: InStock

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Soil Type:

Dry
Well-Drained

Blanketflower grows on sunny, well-drained sites in prairie meadows and semi-open brush mixed with trees. It is frequently found on dry, south-facing slopes with little moisture. Blanketflower grows at elevations from 1,300 to 9,000 feet and can be found along roadsides, rocky slopes, and ridgetops. Blanketflower has a long bloom period, from early spring through seed ripening in late summer. It is a mid-summer maturing species in sagebrush communities.

Sun: Full, direct sunlight with at least 6-8 hours of sun a day.

Soil: Thrives in sandy, rocky, or poor soil. While drought-tolerant once established, they need regular water during their first year

Typically grows into a mound 18–36 inches (45–90 cm) tall and 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) wide.

Garden Design:

Blanketflower is used to increase species diversity in native plant seed mixes for the rehabilitation of disturbed sites. It is suitable as an ornamental wildflower in low-maintenance or natural landscapes, and its drought tolerance makes it a good candidate for waterwise gardens and low-watering zones. Can be used as a scatter plant (or tiny repeats)—self-seeds, so if not deadheaded, will begin to appear like a light 'drift' over time.

Bloom Times:

June
July
August
September

Pollinator Support:

Butterflies
Bees

Grows Well With

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