Gaillardia-Indian Blanket Flower G. pulchella (Florida Friendly)
Gaillardia
Blanket-flower, also known as Indian blanket or Fire wheel, can be found in dry savannahs, coastal dunes, and other dry, open areas in Florida. In North Florida, it blooms in the spring, summer, and into the autumn, while in Central and South Florida, it blooms all year. Its vibrant blooms entice a wide range of pollinating insects. The ray florets of blanketflower are typically bicolored, with an inner red band and an outer yellow band. Flowers may also be entirely red or yellow, have an inner band surrounded by a white band, or be entirely white or yellow on special occasions. Occasionally, ray florets are tubular, meaning they are small at the base and flare out like trumpets. The diskflorets in the flower's middle range from dark red to purplish.
Days to germination
7-14 days mostly
Days to maturity
About 8 weeks
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant time
Year round- just protect it from winter
Spacing
12-15 inches
Sun
Full sun daily
Soil temperature
65-70 degrees
Optimum soil P.H
6.1-6.5
Height
12 -18 inches tall
Harvest
50-60 days after planting