Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Golden Goblin'

Gaillardia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
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
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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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Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Brea, California

Seymour, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Franklin, New Hampshire

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Coram, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Morgantown, West Virginia

Appleton, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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P
nowhere land, NY (Zone 6b) | August 2014 | neutral

Bought 4 of these to surround an old hydrangea. i don't know how this is a dwarf Gaillardia as the flower stalks on mine are about 2 feet...Read More

D
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b) | February 2014 | positive

Nice little plant, I have mine in a container. Lots of flowers and very low to the ground. Good front of the bed material. Stays nice ...Read More

B
Seymour, CT | September 2008 | positive

Very floriferous. Blooms non-stop all summer long! Looks like an annual the way it blooms with beautiful bright yellow flowers. Looks gre...Read More

K
Covington, KY | March 2007 | neutral

Very nice flower but never seems to be the perenial it is said to be zone 6. Does great all summer but does not come back. I replant it...Read More

J
Pinconning, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2006 | positive

I bought a dwarf gaillardia from a nursery, and planted it in a sandy, rocky soil around our mailbox, and it has definitely thrived there...Read More

P
Kailua, HI (Zone 11) | July 2004 | neutral

I grew these from seed about 6-7 mos ago and have just had my 1st flower, however the leaves always look a bit limp or wilted. I don't k...Read More

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