Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket
Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)
Cultivar: Arizona Sun

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Danger

N/A

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Fruit Shape

Unknown

Fruit Size

Unknown

Fruit Colors

Unknown

Growing Habit

Unknown

Days to Maturity

Unknown

Seed Type

Unknown

Usage

Unknown

Disease Resistance

Unknown

Leaf Type

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color

Unknown Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage

Herbaceous

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Plant Size (check one)

Unknown

Growth Rate

Unknown

Leaf Shape

Unknown

Leaf Appearance

Unknown

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Unknown

Leaf Color

Unknown

Color of Leaf Margin

Unknown

Leaf Substance

Unknown

Number of Vein Pairs

Unknown

Appearance of Margin

Unknown

Margin Width

Unknown

Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

Unknown

Does it set seed?

Unknown

Flower Size

Unknown

Flower Type

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Blooming Habit

Unknown

Foliage Habit

Unknown

Ploidy

Unknown

Color Patterns

Unknown

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown

Category

Perennials

Growth Habit

Unknown

Class

Unknown

Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Flower Habit

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Bloom Size

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Color

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

Unknown

Rootstock Vigor

Unknown

Fruit Usage

Unknown

Classification

Unknown