Gaillardia (Blanket Flower): Heat-Loving Daisies for Poor, Dry Soil

Thrives on Neglect

Sun: 6+ hours direct (more is better).
Soil: Average to dry, exceptionally well-drained—winter wet kills.
Spacing: 12″ apart.
Care: Once established, virtually zero maintenance. Deadheading optional but tidies appearance.

Blooms early summer to frost in red, orange, yellow, and bicolors. Deer resistant.

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