Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Summer's Kiss'

Gaillardiax grandiflora

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)
Species
x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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
Patented
Propagation Methods
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
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Sacramento, California

Little Falls, Minnesota

Cincinnati, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

Paris, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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K
Indianapolis, IN | January 2006 | neutral

The flowers are stunning. I LOVE the color. However, it can be a heartbreaker. I have a difficult time overwintering this cultivar, al...Read More

B
| November 2005 | positive

Beautiful color, compact habit. Cut back plant in August for better overwintering. If left it can bloom itself too death. It blooms from ...Read More

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R
Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | positive

First year for us growing this plant. It started blooming in June and with regular deadheading is still blooming in October!

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | neutral

Gaillardia is a plant that likes soil to be a bit drier, so don't overwater it. Summer's Kiss is no exception. Its flowers are attracti...Read More

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