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Requires perfect drainage and full sun. Does poorly in heavy, wet clay soils.
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Gaillardia Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit
Gaillardia aristata
From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Gaillardia care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Gaillardia aristata
- Common names
- Blanket Flower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Gaillardia
- Species
- G. aristata
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit uses a 'Pore-Master' soil mix to mimic the sandy plains environment of the Gaillardia.
Propagation
By seed or cutting.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms for a long period from early summer through fall.
Growing conditions
Prairies, dunes, and open dry areas.
Weather & tolerances
Highly heat and drought tolerant; salt tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Generally pest-free.
Plant safety
Safe for all.
Botanical features
A short-lived perennial with vibrant, multi-colored petals (red, orange, and yellow) often resembling the patterns of Native American blankets.
Varieties
‘Arizona Sun’, ‘Goblin’.
Garden & everyday uses
Wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and coastal planting
Native range & distribution
Native to North and South America.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named after M. Gaillard de Charentonneau, a French magistrate and patron of botany.
History
A common 'rescue' plant used to stabilize soil in high-heat areas.
TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING
Your next beginning, in a cup.
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