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Spin Top Blanket Flower
Gaillardia pulchella 'Spin Top 'Red'
Blanket Flower
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Very compact selection has flat, serrated, rich medium red petals and prominent gold stamens. Excellent drought tolerance once established. Does well in heat and dry soils.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Spin Top Blanket Flower get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Spin Top Blanket Flower need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Spin Top Blanket Flower need?
Low water use.
Will Spin Top Blanket Flower grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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.
Is Spin Top Blanket Flower deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Spin Top 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 Spin Top 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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