← All plants
perennial
Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata
Red-and-gold daisies that bloom relentlessly in blazing sun and poor soil.
pollinatornative
TypePerennial
HardinessUSDA Zones 3–9
SunFull sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height12–24 in
Bloomred, orange, yellow · summer, fall
Where to buy
Shop Blanket Flower at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
High Country GardensXeric specialistShop →Nature Hills NurseryWide selectionShop →American MeadowsPerennials & seedsShop →EtsySmall growersShop →
Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Xeriscaping.com may earn a commission at no cost to you. We only list plants we'd actually plant.