Also called blanket flower or Indian blanket flower, gaillardia's striking daisy-like bloom in orange, gold and yellow has distinctive markings reminiscent of Southwestern Native American weaving. This annual thrives in poor soils with little water and reseeds easily, making it a popular wildflower.
Check the plant label carefully. Both annual and perennial types of gaillardia are available. Annual gaillardia has the advantage of blooming for a longer period of the summer and costing less per plant.
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Plant in a spot with full sun. Gaillardia also likes hot, dry weather and tolerates a wide variety of soils.
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Trim spent blooms to encourage further flowering.
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Fertilize once when flowering begins, also to encourage further flowers.
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Pull up and discard plants in autumn, once frost has felled the plants.
Tips & Warnings
Try leaving the spent flowers on annual gaillardia. The plant often will self-seed in many climates.
Gaillardia does well where it's hot and dry but not where it's hot and humid, such as in the Southeast.
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