Blanket Flower "Arizona Sun" (Gaillardia aristata) Branches Selected as the 2008 Perennial

Selected as the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year

Year of Introduction: 2003

The blooms are a beautiful blend of pink

Mix in 170g (1 cup) for every 24" (60 cm) of length

weather resistant

Blanket Flower "Arizona Sun" (Gaillardia aristata) Branches Selected as the 2008 PerennialBlanket Flowers are valuable for their very long season of bloom. This selection blooms profusely even in the first year, forming a low, compact mound. Flowers are large flame orange daisies with golden yellow tips, appearing from June into the autumn. Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Not the best choice for heavy clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Removing faded flowers will