Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Blanket Flower
Botanical Name
Gaillardia aristata 'Oranges & Lemons'
PPAF
Zones
6,7,8,9,10
Light
Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average to low once established
Soil
Poor well drained
Height
22-28"
Spread
12-18"
Critter Resistance
Deer
Other
Grown in too much shade and plants get
lanky.  Prefers average watering though can
be quite drought tolerant.  Dislikes heavy
clay soil.  To amend soil use small gravel,
bark or soil mix, do not use compost or other
rich organic matter.  Prefers poor soil.
Plant Size
2 1/2" Pot
 
 
A fairly new introduction of Gaillardia 'Oranges & Lemons' has large peachy
orange flowers with yellow tips and a gold central cone.  The foliage is a nice
grey-green and unlike other Gaillardia this one has a better upright habit.  
Easy to maintain and heat tolerant.
Asexual propagation of this plant is prohibited.
(Patent Plant)
Blanket Flower