Botanical name | Gaillardia aristata |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February December Purple and red flowers appear in summer. |
Common name(s) | Blanket flower |
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Planting instructions | Plant in well drained soil in a full sun position. |
Uses | Cut Flowers |
Interesting info | Very good cut flowers. |
Propagation | Sow seeds.Divisions: One can divide clumps in early spring. |
Other languages | Kombersblom (A) |
Gaillardia aristata (Blanket flower)
- Botanical name: Gaillardia aristata
- Common name(s): Blanket flower
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
These perennials need good drainage and full sun. Sow seeds or divide clumps in early spring. Purple and red flowers appear in summer. G. x grandiflora bears red, yellow, orange or bicoloured flowers. Very good cut flowers.
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Botanical Pronunciation: ay-LAR-dee-uh ar-iss-TAY-tuh
Gaillardia aristata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February December Purple and red flowers appear in summer.