Great Blanket-flower
Gaillardia aristata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
18"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CO, CT, ID, MA and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Great blanket-flower produces bright orange and red daisy-like blooms with yellow tips from June through September. This drought-tolerant perennial forms clumps of gray-green foliage and thrives in poor soils where other flowers struggle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Great Blanket-flower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation, front yard.
- Can self-seed aggressively if not deadheaded
- Foliage may look sparse in winter
Wildlife value
The long-blooming flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout summer and fall. Seeds provide food for finches and other small birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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