Gaillardia Burgundy

Blanket Flower

Height: Medium 24" / Plant 12" apart
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-9   Get Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy
Flower Color / Accent: Burgundy / Red
Order Code: GABU

Masses of huge 3" blooms have rich daisy-like wine red petals surrounding a dark center that emerges yellow and matures to deep burgundy. The ends of the petals have a textured ruffled edge. Blue-green leaves are narrow and lance-shaped. Blooms from early summer on making it a must for every garden.

Features to Note:
Long Blooming 4 weeks or more, Good for Cut Flowers, Plants that attract Butterflies, Seaside/Salt tolerant, OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering, Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site, Deer Resistant
Price: $7.95 ea.   3+ $7.50 ea. Available: SPRING 2012
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General Information:
Ever-blooming from the early summer on. Very showy banded flowers "blanket" this plant. The ends of the petals have a torn ruffled appearance. Butterflies are drawn to it. Completely carefee. Best in poor loose soils (no clay).

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).