Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Girasol Rojo
Native to most of the United States, Gaillardia pulchella (Firewheel) is a showy annual or short-lived perennial boasting daisy-like flower heads, 2 in. across (5 cm), with a brownish-red center disk surrounded by red rays with yellow tips. Blooming from late spring to fall, the flowers provide continuous color in the garden or containers. They are borne atop hairy branching stems that are mostly leafless at the top. The alternate leaves, up to 3 in. long (7 cm), may be entire or somewhat toothed. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract pollinators, including honey and native bees, and butterflies. Birds love the seed heads. An important wildflower of the prairies and meadows, Gaillardia pulchella is easy to grow, heat and drought-tolerant, and requires little care. It reseeds readily and can form dense colonies. This species is a short-lived perennial in warm, coastal areas.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Gaillardia |
| Common names | Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Gaillardia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Connecticut, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Northeast, Midwest, California, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Gaillardia |
| Common names | Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Gaillardia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Connecticut, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Northeast, Midwest, California, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Gaillardia pulchella (Firewheel) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaillardia pulchella (Firewheel) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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