Indian Blanket

Indian Blanket is a annual forb native to North Texas. It grows best in full sun with low water needs.

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia) brings red, yellow, and orange to the garden from May through October. It is an annual that often reseeds, and some perennial forms exist. The flowers are flat-topped, making them easy landing pads for butterflies.

Place Indian Blanket in full sun. It handles poor soil and drought. Use it toward the front of beds for a long season of color. In HOA neighborhoods, its tidy habit and vibrant flowers read as intentional. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

This plant attracts butterflies and bees. It pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Mealy Blue Sage, and Purple Coneflower. Scatter seed in fall or plant transplants in spring. It may spread; contain in defined beds if you want to limit it.

Bee species data compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, Discover Life, and the USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab. Plant-pollinator associations informed by published ecological literature.