Gaillardia grandiflora 'Goblin'

Blanket Flower


Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc

  • 4"Flowers with dark maroon and gold centers surrounded by rich red petals tipped in yellow
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Rock Garden



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.  Does best in poor, loose soil with little to no soil enrichment.  Deadhead to extend bloom time. Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall.


Height: 9-12 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Gold, Red, Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Container
  • Long Blooming
  • Rock Garden
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained