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

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gaillardia (gay-LAR-dee-uh)
Cultivar: Gayla Red Spark

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting