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Great Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata
Great Blanket Flower is a hardy, sun-loving perennial celebrated for its striking red-and-yellow daisy-like blooms that bring lasting colour to hot, dry landscapes.
About Great Blanket Flower and growing it in Alberta
Thriving in lean, well-drained soils, it’s perfect for xeriscapes, wildflower borders, and pollinator gardens. This long-blooming, easy-to-grow favorite attracts bees and butterflies, showing excellent drought tolerance. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering through summer and early fall.
Plant Specifications
- Zone: 2
- Height: 0.45 metres
- Spread: 0.4 metres
Features of Great Blanket Flower
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Full Sun
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Part Shade
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Drought Resilient
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Attracts Birds
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Attracts Pollinators
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Deer Resilient
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Cut Flower
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Green Roof Option
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Native Plant
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