Meriwether Blanketflower Seeds Gaillardia aristata - 25 Open-Pollinated Seeds
$18.98
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Meriwether Blanketflower Seeds Gaillardia aristata - 25 Open-Pollinated Seeds
$18.98
About This Plant
Meriwether Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) is a native perennial wildflower known for bold red and yellow, daisy-like blooms. It thrives in full sun on dry to medium, well-drained soil and grows 1–2 feet tall. Blooms appear from early summer through fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. It is drought-tolerant and suited for prairie, meadow, open border, and dry garden settings.
What You Will Receive
25 fresh, viable seeds. Open-pollinated, untreated. Seeds are packaged for successful sowing.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Meriwether Blanketflower
- Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata
- Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
- Height: 1–2 feet
- Bloom Time: Early summer through fall
- Flower Color: Red with yellow edges
- Native Range: North America
- Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
- Cold Stratification: Not required
Planting & Care
Seeds can be direct sown in fall or spring. Deadheading encourages continued blooming, and plants may self-seed lightly.