Go Back Blanket Flower Arizona Red

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Red Shades'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Masses of large, crimson red blossoms bloom from early summer all the way into early fall, even under hot and dry conditions.  Since it is produced from seed, about 20% of the flowers will have slight yellow tips.What sets this new variety apart from the older 'Burgundy' is its much shorter, compact size and uniform habit that is perfect for pot production.  Its well-branched stems ensure your finished plants will fill out the container nicely and have a long shelf life at retail.  Plants will flower the first year from seed. These perennials require little care once established. They are heat tolerant and actually prefer to be grown in poorer soils. They get their name from the manner in which they used to blanket North American prairies with their blooms. They can still be found in fields and along roadsides in the prairie region and into the Rockies.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

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    Flower Color

    Red

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12

    Good Companions

    Salvia 'May Night', Daylily 'Stella de Oro', Liatris 'Blue', Yarrow, Ornamental Grass

    Plant Height

    10-12

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-10

    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Dried flower or seed heads, Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    Early summer to early fall

    Critter Resistance

    Resistance to deer

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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