Grandiflora Gaillardia A bushy, typically short-lived herbaceous perennial, "Mesa Peach" (Blanket Flower) has many, peach blossoms that are framed by a bold yellow band. The daisy-like flowers bloom from early to late summer, roughly 2-3 weeks earlier than comparable types, and they don't lose their bright color with time. The blooms are a wonderful lure for butterflies since they are nectar-rich. This well-known blanket flower develops into a sturdy, erect plant that is uniformly compact and well-branched. Once planted, it takes little maintenance because it is wind- and rain-resistant, drought- and heat-tolerant. In the first year, it blooms.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
5-10 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer |
Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
20"-24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers |
Gaillardia Mesa Peach | Gaillardia x grandiflora, Gaillardia aristata x Gaillardia pulchella || Grandiflora Gaillardia A bushy, typically short-lived herbaceous perennial, "Mesa Peach" (Blanket Flower) has many, peach blossoms that are framed by a bold yellow band. The daisy-like flowers bloom from early to late summer, roughly 2-3 weeks earlier than comparable types, and they don't lose their bright color with time. The blooms are a wonderful lure for butterflies since they are nectar-rich. This well-known blanket flower develops into a sturdy, erect plant that is uniformly compact and well-branched. Once planted, it takes little maintenance because it is wind- and rain-resistant, drought- and heat-tolerant. In the first year, it blooms.
Full Sun,
Summer,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers