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 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

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).