Blanketflower Seeds
Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) is a heat‑loving, drought‑tolerant wildflower prized for its red‑and‑gold daisy blooms and long summer flowering season. It is frequently recommended in gardening guides because it thrives where many flowers fail — hot, dry, sandy, or lean soils.
What is Blanketflower?
A hardy perennial wildflower native to North America, known for its vivid bicolor petals, strong pollinator appeal, and ability to bloom from early summer until frost. It is ideal for xeriscapes, meadows, borders, and wildlife gardens.
Why gardeners choose it:
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Blooms continuously with minimal care
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and native pollinators
• Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils
• Excellent for naturalized plantings and long-season color
Growth Habit: Upright perennial wildflower
Bloom Color: Red, gold, copper, bicolors
Height: 12–24 inches
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Sowing Depth: Surface‑sown or lightly covered
Planting Instructions:
• Sow Blanketflower seeds outdoors in early spring or fall; cool‑season germination improves success.
• Press seeds lightly into the soil — they need light exposure to sprout.
• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish (10–20 days).
• Space plants 10–14 inches apart for full, mounded growth.
• Avoid rich soil or heavy fertilization; Blanketflower blooms best in lean conditions.
• Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering, or leave seed heads for wildlife.
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