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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-10
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 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
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