Blanket Flower "Arizona Sun" (Gaillardia aristata) Branches Sun Exposure: Full Shade- Full

Sun Exposure: Full Shade- Full Sun

Year of Introduction: 2003

Good for cut displays

Selected as the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year

Blanket Flower "Arizona Sun" (Gaillardia aristata) Branches Sun Exposure: Full Shade- FullBlanket Flowers are valuable for their very long season of bloom. This selection blooms profusely even in the first year, forming a low, compact mound. Flowers are large flame orange daisies with golden yellow tips, appearing from June into the autumn. Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Not the best choice for heavy clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Removing faded flowers will