General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 10 to 14 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: red-orange petals with yellow tips and deeper burnt red ring at the flower center
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets

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Common names
  • Blanket Flower

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Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2014-07-22
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Mesa Bicolor')

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