GAILLARDIA aristata (Yellow Gaillardia)
Winner of All America Selection Award. Easily cultivated in full sun, dry to medium, and well-drained soils. Prefers wet, organically rich, well-draining soils, but can tolerate dry soils and drought. In heavy clay soils like those found in the St. Louis region, it performs poorly. It is not appropriate to deadhead spent flowers, but it will keep the planting tidy and may encourage more bloom. Preferable for butterfly gardens.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 4,063 | 69 |
| 1OZ | 8,125 | 138 |
| 1/4LB | 32,500 | 550 |
| 1/2LB | 65,000 | 1,100 |
| 1LB | 130,000 | 2,200 |
| 5LB | 650,000 | 11,000 |
Scientific Name: Gaillardia Aristata
Common Name: Yellow Gaillardia
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Gaillardia-Blanket Flowers
Native Range: Western States
Zones: 2 to 10
Full Growth Height: 1-2 Feet
Width in Across: 10”-1’
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Flower: Showy, Multi Layered
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower Color: Yellow Petals with Dark Orange Center
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Salt
Water Requirement: Low, Average
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Sand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Gardening Uses: Beds, Borders, Cutting Gardens, Cut Flowers