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Gaillardia aristata

Common Name     Blanket Flower

Family               Asteraceae (Aster family)

 

Description
This drought tolerant and adaptable flower boasts maroon red daisy-like flowers with bronze-to-yellow colored tips. Blanket Flower thrives in heat and will give you a continual supply of bright and cheerful flowers for indoor bouquets. Perennial, full sun. 2-4' tall.

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Propagation
Reseeds easily

 

 

 

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