above doorways

Good drainage is essential for winter hardiness

velvety silver or grey-green leaves

Seeding instructions

Intro Year: 1955

Blanket Flower "Arizona Sun" (Gaillardia aristata) Full Sun above doorwaysBlanket Flowers are valuable for their very long season of bloom. This selection blooms profusely even in the first year, forming a low, compact mound. Flowers are large flame orange daisies with golden yellow tips, appearing from June into the autumn. Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Not the best choice for heavy clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Removing faded flowers will