Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata
Plant Profile provided by the LCMG Native Plant Committee
(Co-chairs: Ken K. and Laura M.)
Native perennial, short-lived (about 2-3 years)
Height: 24-36 inches; spread: 12-24 inches
Flowers in early summer until killing frost
Hardiness Zone 3
Full sun
Soil – poor; well-drained; pH not an issue – very tolerant
Water: water well initially for good root establishment; then it is very drought tolerant
Propagation from seeds; or dividing the roots & planting the roots in a new site
Deadheading (removing old flowers) prevents seed formation and additional flowering
Medicinal uses: a tea prepared from the powdered root is used for gastroenteritis; chewed root powder is applied to skin disorders
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