Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Burgundy'

Gaillardia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Red
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
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Margin Width
Flower Shape
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Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
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Size/Type
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Propagation
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Classification
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Albany, California

Auburn, California

San Leandro, California

Visalia, California

Denver, Colorado(2 reports)

Cos Cob, Connecticut

Seymour, Connecticut

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Lewiston, Idaho

Priest River, Idaho

Downers Grove, Illinois

Fishers, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Poland, Indiana

Earlham, Iowa

Melbourne, Kentucky

Scott, Louisiana

Bellaire, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Macomb, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Red Wing, Minnesota

Dexter, Missouri

Grandview, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri(2 reports)

Bigfork, Montana

Elba, New York

Poughkeepsie, New York

Watertown, New York

Greensboro, North Carolina

Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Defiance, Ohio

Sapulpa, Oklahoma

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Belton, Texas

El Paso, Texas(2 reports)

Hereford, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Monterey, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Bayfield, Wisconsin

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
3
neutrals
0
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Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2014 | neutral

Bought 2 of these a few years ago and loved them. Gorgeous deep red flowers and lots of them. The more you deadhead, the more they flower...Read More

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Downers Grove, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2011 | neutral

Planted this back in 2009 after I saw it at the local Home Depot... It bloomed really nice it's first year and I was also deadheading to ...Read More

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Seymour, CT | September 2008 | positive

Very floriferous. Blooms non-stop all summer long! Looks like an annual the way it blooms. Very showy, with almost pure red blooms - not ...Read More

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El Paso, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2008 | positive

These plants (Monarch variety) have done very well in El Paso; the only current problem is that live oak leaves built up under a large ma...Read More

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Miccosukee Cpo, FL | April 2007 | positive

In Tallahassee, Florida, this plant heavily in fall, bloomed lightly all winter and bloomed very heavily from February-March. Then it se...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

GAILLARDIA Burgundy - Medium 24" - Plant 12" apart. Rich wine red flowers.

General Information:
Ever-blooming from...Read More

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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | December 2006 | positive

This plant is so easy, so rewarding, and such a hummingbird magnet - I will never be without it in my garden. Easy to divide, fills in q...Read More

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Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Low low maintenace with a lot of flowers, give it room to grow

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