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Gaillardia x grandiflora Arizona Sun

Blanket Flower

The compact, uniform performance of this selection is outstanding, especially when it is covered fiery-red to orange blooms enclosed in a ring of yellow.

  • »  AKA Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Red Shades'
  • »  Compact, uniform selection
  • »  Fiery orange-red petals tipped in yellow
  • »  Leaves are elongated, hairy and grayish-green
  • »  Heat and drought tolerant
  • »  Attracts butterflies
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun'

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Too much shade will cause gaillardia to grow leggy and flop over. Although a little moisture is needed, they are quite drought and heat tolerant. Will not grow well in a heavy, clay-based soil. Deadheading will improve the overall appearance and extend bloom time.