Vibrant red and yellow blanketflower blossoms on Blanket Flower Plant

Blanket Flower Plant | Gaillardia

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Blanket Flower Plant | Gaillardia

Bright, cheerful blooms all summer, Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, Thrives in poor soil conditions

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Blanket Flower Plant – Bright, Long-Blooming Color for Your Garden

The blanket flower plant is a bold, easy-care perennial known for its bright red, orange, and yellow blooms. Also called Gaillardia, this hardy flower adds long-lasting color to flower beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. If you want a plant that blooms all summer with little effort, the blanket flower plant is a great choice.

Why Choose a Blanket Flower Plant?

These perennials are loved for their daisy-like blooms and long flowering season. They begin blooming in early summer and often continue into fall. The bright petals attract butterflies and bees, making them perfect for pollinator-friendly landscapes. They are highly drought-tolerant once established, which makes them ideal for hot, sunny areas.

Vibrant red and yellow blanket flower bush in garden bed

How to Grow Blanket Flower Successfully

It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It does not like soggy ground, so good drainage is important. Water young plants regularly during their first season to help roots develop. After that, they require minimal watering. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage even more flowers throughout the growing season.

Best Uses for Blanket Flower in the Landscape

Use blanket flower plants in garden borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or mass plantings for bold color. Their compact size also works well in containers. With its vibrant blooms and easy maintenance, the blanket flower plant brings reliable beauty to almost any garden space.

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Dried blanket flower plant with greenish-brown stems and wispy roots

Yes, blanket flowers are perennials that come back every year. They bloom from summer to fall, adding long-lasting color to gardens. With sunlight and well-drained soil, they return strong and vibrant each season.

Blanket flowers typically grow 12 to 24 inches tall with bright, daisy-like blooms. They form neat, compact mounds that add vibrant color to garden borders. With full sun and minimal care, they thrive and bloom all season long.

Blanket flowers grow best in full sun with well-drained soil. They thrive in dry, warm areas and tolerate poor soil conditions easily. With plenty of light, they bloom continuously and stay colorful all summer.

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Exposure

Blanket Flower thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers bright, sunny conditions to produce vibrant blooms, and while tolerant of some drought, its performance significantly diminishes in shaded areas.

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Usage

Pollinator Plant

Shipped As

Bare-root

Ships

USPS

Planting Zones

3-10

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

Take care of Blanket Flowers by planting them in well-drained soil and watering them moderately. It's essential to let the soil dry between watering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Blanket Flowers do well in poor soils and only require minimal fertilization.

Blanket Flower thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers bright, sunny conditions to produce vibrant blooms, and while tolerant of some drought, its performance significantly diminishes in shaded areas.