Description
Latin name – Gaillardia pulchella
Also known as Gaillardia, Blanketflower is found in dry areas of Florida, including savannahs and coastal dunes. It typically flowers spring-fall and is capable of flowering year round in South Florida. Its bright red and yellow colors attract many pollinators. It is relatively disease and pest free and self seeds readily. This is a must have if you like have easy to grow flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
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Size -12-18 inches tall and can easily spread twice its height in width
Sun Requirements – Full sun
Watering requirements – can tolerate drought
Food Forest Layer – Groundcover
