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Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Gayla Red Spark'

Gaillardia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Blooms repeatedly

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Grape Creek, TX | April 2013 | neutral

I bought some of these with the planting tag showing all red flowers. However, the blooms are a pale yellow with a touch of red in the c...Read More

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