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great blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata)

Gaillardia aristata is a hardy perennial herb with daisy-like flowers in yellow, orange, and red. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from summer to fa

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Sunlight

Full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Moderate to low, drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained, average to poor soil.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures, hardy to cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun for best flowering.

Water

Moderate to low, drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained, average to poor soil.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures, hardy to cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.75 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate to spatulate, often lobed or toothed

Flower Size

5-10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Gaillardia bracteosa Standl.
Gaillardia hallii Rydb.
Gaillardia perennis Loisel.
Gaillardia richardsonii Bosse
Gaillardia roezlii Regel
Gaillardia rustica Cass.
Polatherus scaber Raf.
Virgilia grandiflora Nutt.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusGaillardia
  • speciesGaillardia aristata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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