Blanket Flower, Gaillardia aristata, 25 Seeds, Perennial Wildflower, Pollinator Magnet!

Bring the breathtaking, fiery beauty of the North American prairie straight to your garden with our premium Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) seeds! This rugged, show-stopping native perennial produces masses of large, daisy-like blooms featuring sunset-orange and rich red petals tipped in a bright, festive yellow around a prominent, nectar-rich center disk. True to its name, this vigorous plant spreads beautifully to drape your garden beds, borders, and rock gardens in a thick, vibrant blanket of continuous color. Blanket Flower is the ultimate choice for gardeners who want high-impact visual rewards with absolutely minimal maintenance. Why We Love It: A Pollinator Party: The open, flat faces of these fiery blooms are a favorite landing pad for native bees, bumblebees, and a wide variety of butterflies. Virtually Indestructible: Once established, this incredibly hardy native perennial shrugs off intense summer heat, poor soils, punishing droughts, and salty coastal winds with ease. Non-Stop Sunset Color: While other perennials fade, Gaillardia keeps the party going from early summer all the way until the first hard frost of autumn. Deer & Rabbit Resistant: The textured foliage and natural oils make this plant highly unappealing to browsing wildlife, ensuring your blooms stay safe. Quick Plant Facts: Type: Native Hardy Perennial Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours daily) Height: 18 – 24 inches Width: 18 – 24 inches Zones: 3 – 10 (Incredibly winter-hardy and returns reliably every year!) Easy Growing Instructions: When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late autumn to let nature handle the winter chill. You can also start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds very shallowly (about 1/16 inch) or simply press them firmly into the soil surface. Light is required for germination, so do not bury them deeply. Spacing: Space seedlings about 12–15 inches apart. They thrive best in loose, sandy, or poor to average soil with excellent drainage. Care: Avoid overwatering or over-fertilizing, as Blanket Flowers actually prefer leaner conditions. Deadhead the faded flowers occasionally to supercharge the plant for an even heavier blanket of blooms. Non-GMO