Indian Blanket
Indian Blanket
–
Gaillardia pulchella
Firewheel, Blanketflower
1
–
2 feet
.75
–
1 foot
North America
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
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About This Plant
Sun/part shade. Indian blanket is one of the easiest wildflowers to grow, with daisy-like blooms in bright fiery colors that any child will recognize. It grows densely, blanketing open roadsides and plains in late spring and summer. The tall flower stalks become somewhat woody late in the season.
Although it’s widespread and obviously not picky as to the site, it grows best in sandy well-drained soils.
Gaillardia has a variety of medicinal uses, and Kiowas considered it good luck.
Maintenance
Plant seed in autumn at least two weeks before first freeze to allow time to develop a strong taproot for winter. Rake seeds into contact with loose soil.
No care needed during bloom season, although summer water and deadheading may extend the bloom. Flower stalks can be mown after seeds have fallen.
In warm winters some plants may endure as short-lived perennials.
Features
Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
1-2' H, .75-1' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Orange, Red
Bloom Time:
May, June, July, August
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Engelmannia peristenia
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