Gaillardia pulchella 'Yellow Plume'

Blanket Flower, Fire Wheels, Indian Blanket

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, seashore
Height 6" to 36" / 15cm to 90cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing