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