Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun', Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'
Resembling the Arizona desert sun, Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower) produces 3-inch wide single flowers with mahogany red rays and golden-yellow tips. This short-lived perennial boasts profuse and long-lasting bright flowers above attractive gray-green foliage from early summer to fall, making it a favorite of butterflies due to its rich nectar.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-10 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing | 10"-12" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
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Image © Creative Commons
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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower)
Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun', Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'
Resembling the Arizona desert sun, Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower) produces 3-inch wide single flowers with mahogany red rays and golden-yellow tips. This short-lived perennial boasts profuse and long-lasting bright flowers above attractive gray-green foliage from early summer to fall, making it a favorite of butterflies due to its rich nectar. |
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