Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Arizona Apricot'

Gaillardia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arroyo Grande, California

Royal Oak, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Marshall, Minnesota

Enid, Oklahoma

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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| May 2019 | positive

I found the best way to germinate Gaillardia seeds, is by pushing them pointy end first into moist coir in a seedling tray. Then placing ...Read More

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Enid, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2013 | positive

This plant does very well in our climate. I would like to propagate it but not sure how yet. It has bloomed well from spring thru today...Read More

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Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b) | July 2013 | positive

Charming compact plant. The bees love it and I'm collecting seed as I plan on seeing how many of these I can grow for my butterfly garde...Read More

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