Gaillardia | Blanket Flower

Zones 4-8 | | Blooming Summer

Gaillardia plants (Blanket Flower) are wonderfully colorful and long blooming native wildflowers that are a perfect match for low-water landscapes.These drought-resistant perennial plants thrive in heat, sun and poorer soils, yet don't need lot of supplemental water once established. Blanket Flower is great for attracting butterflies. Possibly named after the vibrant blankets of Native Americans, gaillardia are a great choice for areas with direct sun.