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Extra dwarf and free flowering
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Order Code: GABIS
Blooms: Early Summer to Fall
Flower Color: Mixed
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color: Mixed
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy
Plant Height: Short
Zones: z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8,z9
Found in list(s): Long Blooming 4 weeks or more   
Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site   
Good for Cut Flowers   
OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering   
Plants that tolerate a Sandy soil   
Plants that attract Butterflies   
GAILLARDIA aristata Bijou : Blanket Flower

GAILLARDIA BIJOU - Blanket Flower - Short 10" - Plant 10" apart. zone 3-9 - The very shortest of the Gaillardias. Blooms heavily all season with hot red petals and points tipped with yellow. GABIS

Available: SPRING 2010
  Price: $12.95
group(s) of 3

General Information
Everblooming Gaillardias. From the early summer on, very showy banded flowers "blanket" this plant. The ends of the petals have a torn, ruffled appearance. Butterlies are drawn to it. Completely carefree.

Plant Care
New plantlets can be started by cutting straight down along the side of a clump in midsummer. New plants will form at the severed roots. Completely carefee. Best in poor loose soils (no clay).