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Blanket Flower Seeds

Colorful heirloom and native wildflower capable of naturalizing anywhere

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Gaillardia aristata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Blanket Flower or "Blanketflower" is a stunning native perennial wildflower. The plant produces intricately colored petals of alternating red and yellow hues. Blanket Flower Seeds can be planted successfully anywhere in the USA, but this species is especially beloved in arid areas with limited drainage.

  • • Perennial; A dependable and profuse bloomer
  • • North American Native Wildflower
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 52 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 9,769 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 39,076 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 156,304 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 781,520 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

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    Blanket Flower Seeds FAQs

    What is Blanket Flower also known as?

    Blanket Flower is also known as Gaillardia.

    Is Blanket Flower resistant to animals or disease?

    Blanket Flower is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

    Seeds generated in 12 days, planted seeds in March. Planted +/- 250 plants in the sand dunes at the beach house June 4 and 5th. I hope a few survive the summer and bloom next spring.

    Warren P. 5/5 Verified

    Blanket Flower Seeds

    This and my lobelia (blue carpet) were my two favorite new flowers. I ended up only planting two and the flowers have not stopped coming. Flower after flower of the most whimsical, cute flowers that just cheer up my backyard. I think they look better than the picture. Will be planting in more spots.

    Kc 5/5 Verified

    Blanket Flower Seeds

    Very reliable and as easy to grow as marigolds. Does well in sandy soil. Note: these get 24” tall and can get leggy so I use plant supports to corral them

    Lisa P. 5/5 Verified

    Blanket Flower Seeds

    I will plant the seeds from Eden Brothers in the fall in coastal NC. Cant wait to see them in bloom. Thank you for the quick delivery.

    Celia D. 5/5 Verified

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