GAILLARDIA pulchella (Indian Blanket)
On a yearly basis. Easily cultivated in full sun in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. It thrives in sandy soils and hot, dry summers, and it can withstand poor, dry soils. Late spring to fall blooming. It is not appropriate to deadhead spent flowers, but it will keep the planting tidy and may encourage more bloom. It's best seen in rock gardens and meadows.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 13,750 | 331 |
| 1/4LB | 55,000 | 1,325 |
| 1/2LB | 110,000 | 2,650 |
| 1LB | 220,000 | 5,300 |
| 5LB | 1,100,000 | 26,500 |
Scientific Name: Gaillardia Pulchella
Common Name: Indian Blanket
Plant Type: Annuals
Family: Gaillardia-Blanket Flowers
Native Range: United States, Mexico
Zones: 2 to 11
Full Growth Height: 1-2 ft
Width in Across: 6”-1’
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Sprig to Fall
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Flower Color: Yellow tips with Dark Orange Rays
Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Salt
Water Requirement: Low, Average
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Sand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Gardening Uses: Patio and Containers, Gravel Gardens, Mediterranean Garden