Guide botanique

Indian blanket.

Gaillardia pulchella

Prononciation gay-LAR-dee-uh pul-KELL-uh

Aussi appelée Fiesta Flower, Firewheel, Indian blanket, Indian blanket-flower, annual gaillardia, blanket flower, fire-wheel, firewheel blanketflower

Indian blanket is a cheerful, sun loving wildflower that brings a burst of color to any garden. It is quite hardy and thrives in poor, sandy soils where other plants might struggle. You will love how it attracts pollinators all season long.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Annual or short-lived perennial
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 7 à 14 jours
Taille adulte: 1 to 2 feet
Croissance: Rapide

Entretien

Plant this beauty in a spot that gets plenty of sun and has excellent drainage. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew if the air stays too humid. Deadheading spent blooms will keep the flowers coming back until the first frost.

Arrosage: Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings as this plant prefers drier conditions.
Engrais: A light application of balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing season is plenty.
Taille: Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer.
Rempotage: If grown in a container, move to a slightly larger pot only if the roots become crowded.
Sol: Sandy or rocky, well-draining soil
pH du sol: 6.0 to 8.0

Sécurité

Animaux: This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Comment l'identifier

Daisy like flower heads
Red and yellow bi-colored petals
Hairy, lance shaped leaves
Rounded, globe shaped seed heads

Science

Famille: Asteraceae
Genre: Gaillardia
Ordre: Asterales
Classe: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

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