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Blanket flowers (Gaillardia)
Blanket flowers is a group of species in the sunflower family that are all noted for having brilliantly hued daisy-like flowers, making them striking garden feature plants. Flowers bloom from mid-summer through to early fall in various shades of yellow and red, and often both together. Blanket flowers thrive in sunny conditions and are highly prized as cut flowers.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Blanket flowers
Plant Height
70 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Blanket flowers
Distribution of Blanket flowers
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Distribution Map of Blanket flowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
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How to Grow and Care for Blanket flowers
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Blanket flowers are sun-loving perennials known for their vibrant, daisy-like flowers and minimal maintenance needs. They thrive in full sunlight and well-drained soil, requiring moderate watering, with a preference for dry conditions. Tolerant of a wide temperature range, blanket flowers benefit from regular deadheading to promote blooming. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and infestations of aphids or spider mites. Seasonal considerations involve mulching for winter protection and dividing clumps in spring or autumn for plant vigor.
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8 most common species：
Indian blanket
Indian blanket is a wildflower of meadows and prairies growing daisy-like flowers with a russet-colored central disk encircled by red rays with yellow tips. Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are drawn to the nectar produced by this plant. Mass planting produces a spectacular combination of brilliant reds and yellows that looks breathtaking in landscapes.
Common blanketflower
Common blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) is native to the Rocky Mountains and other parts of the northwestern United States. This wildflower is also a popular garden perennial due to its large blooms that appear from early spring through fall. It attracts butterflies and its seeds are favored by goldfinches.
Maroon blanketflower
Maroon blanketflower is a native wildflower to the central United States. Its deep burgundy flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. Its leaves were traditionally used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes.
Perfumeballs
Perfumeballs is found in prairies and in sandy soils. It attracts various butterflies with its fragrant nectar that smells like gardenia flowers. It's becoming a popular garden plant thanks to its cushion-like flower and the ability to attract butterflies.
Red dome blanketflower
Red dome blanketflower (Gaillardia pinnatifida), also called the Hopi blanketflower, grows in dry regions throughout northern Mexico and the southwestern and central USA. In addition to their large yellow ray flowers, they also sprout numerous smaller disk flowers in purple, orange, or yellow, depending on the variety.
Lanceleaf blanketflower
The Gaillardia aestivalis, also known as Lanceleaf blanketflower, is a perennial wildflower that blooms from spring to fall with large yellow and black flowers. The 8 cm-wide flower heads attract butterflies and bees. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and performs well in rock gardens and flower gardens. Blossoms are long-lasting.
Blanket flowers 'Oranges and Lemons'
Given blanket flowers 'Oranges and Lemons'' name, you'd expect orange and yellow flowers, and this blanket flower doesn't disappoint. Huge flowers bloom in a stunning mixture of oranges and yellow shades that is unique to this hybrid. This low-maintenance plant is a colorful addition to beds, borders, and containers.
Blanket flowers 'Arizona Sun'
Blanket flowers 'Arizona Sun' is distinct for its bold flowers, which are red in the center with yellow-tipped petals. A cultivar of Gaillardia x grandiflora, its name refers to its bright sunset coloration. In addition to its colorful beauty, this plant is prized for attracting copious amounts of butterflies.
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Indian blanket
Indian blanket
Indian blanket is a wildflower of meadows and prairies growing daisy-like flowers with a russet-colored central disk encircled by red rays with yellow tips. Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are drawn to the nectar produced by this plant. Mass planting produces a spectacular combination of brilliant reds and yellows that looks breathtaking in landscapes.
Common blanketflower
Common blanketflower
Common blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) is native to the Rocky Mountains and other parts of the northwestern United States. This wildflower is also a popular garden perennial due to its large blooms that appear from early spring through fall. It attracts butterflies and its seeds are favored by goldfinches.
Maroon blanketflower
Maroon blanketflower
Maroon blanketflower is a native wildflower to the central United States. Its deep burgundy flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. Its leaves were traditionally used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes.
Perfumeballs
Perfumeballs
Perfumeballs is found in prairies and in sandy soils. It attracts various butterflies with its fragrant nectar that smells like gardenia flowers. It's becoming a popular garden plant thanks to its cushion-like flower and the ability to attract butterflies.
Red dome blanketflower
Red dome blanketflower
Red dome blanketflower (Gaillardia pinnatifida), also called the Hopi blanketflower, grows in dry regions throughout northern Mexico and the southwestern and central USA. In addition to their large yellow ray flowers, they also sprout numerous smaller disk flowers in purple, orange, or yellow, depending on the variety.
Lanceleaf blanketflower
Lanceleaf blanketflower
The Gaillardia aestivalis, also known as Lanceleaf blanketflower, is a perennial wildflower that blooms from spring to fall with large yellow and black flowers. The 8 cm-wide flower heads attract butterflies and bees. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and performs well in rock gardens and flower gardens. Blossoms are long-lasting.
Blanket flowers 'Oranges and Lemons'
Blanket flowers 'Oranges and Lemons'
Given blanket flowers 'Oranges and Lemons'' name, you'd expect orange and yellow flowers, and this blanket flower doesn't disappoint. Huge flowers bloom in a stunning mixture of oranges and yellow shades that is unique to this hybrid. This low-maintenance plant is a colorful addition to beds, borders, and containers.
Blanket flowers 'Arizona Sun'
Blanket flowers 'Arizona Sun'
Blanket flowers 'Arizona Sun' is distinct for its bold flowers, which are red in the center with yellow-tipped petals. A cultivar of Gaillardia x grandiflora, its name refers to its bright sunset coloration. In addition to its colorful beauty, this plant is prized for attracting copious amounts of butterflies.
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Yellow'
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Yellow'
The blanket flowers 'Mesa Yellow' was bred from Gaillardia aristata and G. pulchella, and is distinct by earlier and greater flower production and an improved upright habit. As part of the Mesa series, the blanket flowers 'Mesa Yellow' was named for its color. It can be planted in containers and borders and will make a good cut flower. It is also popular with butterflies.
Blanket flowers 'Red Sun'
Blanket flowers 'Red Sun'
A hybrid cultivar, blanket flowers 'Red Sun' is a short-lived herbaceous perennial named for its large, yellow-tipped red petals. A low-maintenance cultivar resistant to heat and drought, it attracts numerous butterflies but does not suffer from insect pests. Cutting back clumps of blanket flowers 'Red Sun' in late summer helps improve its winter survival rate, as this species tends to be short-lived.
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Peach'
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Peach'
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Peach' is a blanket flower cultivar, which although short-lived, brings an abundance of color to the garden with its peachy, bright-yellow flowers. A low-maintenance flower that forms an incredibly well-branched, strong habitat, blanket flowers 'Mesa Peach' does well in a variety of garden types, including border, container, butterfly, cottage, and cutting.
Blanket flowers 'Dazzler'
Blanket flowers 'Dazzler'
True to its name, blanket flowers 'Dazzler' has vibrant flowers that are mostly orange with golden-yellow tips and darker maroon centers. These flowers grow on strong stems, allowing this cultivar to be used for cut flowers, containers, and gardens. The flowers are also attractive to butterflies.
Blanket flower
Blanket flower
Blanket flower is a vibrant perennial with large, daisy-like flowers that flaunt a rich palette of red, orange, and yellow hues. These eye-catching blossoms sit atop sturdy stems, with the plant's overall height contributing to its prominence in sunny garden beds. Its flower heads, with layered rows of petals surrounding a central disk, are particularly attractive to pollinators like butterflies. Hardy and drought-resistant, blanket flower thrives in well-drained soils and embodies the resilience of the wildflower spaces it often enhances.
Bandanna daisy
Bandanna daisy
Bandanna daisy is a resilient perennial, flourishing in the arid landscapes of Coahuila, Mexico. This eye-catching wildflower boasts fiery-red petals tipped with yellow, radiating from a central burgundy disc. Its drought-tolerant nature is reflected in the hardy, sun-loving foliage, adapted to thrive under the scorching sun, with blooms that beckon pollinators from spring through late summer.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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More Genus
Blanket flowers
Gaillardia
Blanket flowers is a group of species in the sunflower family that are all noted for having brilliantly hued daisy-like flowers, making them striking garden feature plants. Flowers bloom from mid-summer through to early fall in various shades of yellow and red, and often both together. Blanket flowers thrive in sunny conditions and are highly prized as cut flowers.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Blanket flowers
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Attributes of Blanket flowers
Plant Height
70 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Blanket flowers
Distribution of Blanket flowers
Feedback
Distribution Map of Blanket flowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Blanket flowers
Feedback
Blanket flowers are sun-loving perennials known for their vibrant, daisy-like flowers and minimal maintenance needs. They thrive in full sunlight and well-drained soil, requiring moderate watering, with a preference for dry conditions. Tolerant of a wide temperature range, blanket flowers benefit from regular deadheading to promote blooming. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and infestations of aphids or spider mites. Seasonal considerations involve mulching for winter protection and dividing clumps in spring or autumn for plant vigor.
How to Water Blanket flowers?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Blanket flowers?
How to Propagate Blanket flowers?
How to Plant Blanket flowers?
Exploring the Blanket flowers Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Indian blanket
Indian blanket is a wildflower of meadows and prairies growing daisy-like flowers with a russet-colored central disk encircled by red rays with yellow tips. Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are drawn to the nectar produced by this plant. Mass planting produces a spectacular combination of brilliant reds and yellows that looks breathtaking in landscapes.
Common blanketflower
Common blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) is native to the Rocky Mountains and other parts of the northwestern United States. This wildflower is also a popular garden perennial due to its large blooms that appear from early spring through fall. It attracts butterflies and its seeds are favored by goldfinches.
Maroon blanketflower
Maroon blanketflower is a native wildflower to the central United States. Its deep burgundy flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. Its leaves were traditionally used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes.
Perfumeballs
Perfumeballs is found in prairies and in sandy soils. It attracts various butterflies with its fragrant nectar that smells like gardenia flowers. It's becoming a popular garden plant thanks to its cushion-like flower and the ability to attract butterflies.
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All Species of Blanket flowers
Indian blanket
Common blanketflower
Maroon blanketflower
Perfumeballs
Red dome blanketflower
Lanceleaf blanketflower
Blanket flowers 'Oranges and Lemons'
Blanket flowers 'Arizona Sun'
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Yellow'
Blanket flowers 'Red Sun'
Blanket flowers 'Mesa Peach'
Blanket flowers 'Dazzler'
Blanket flower
Bandanna daisy
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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