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Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata
Blanket Flower
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Native to the plains and Western U.S., Blanket Flower adds vibrant, bold color to any sunny garden and blooms for months. This perennial Gaillardia is extremely easy to grow and will dazzle the summer garden year after year with spectacular blooms. Blanket Flower is deer resistant and makes for striking cut flowers.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blanket Flower get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blanket Flower need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blanket Flower need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blanket Flower grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Blanket Flower in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blanket Flower wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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