Plant Profile

Gaillardia pulchella (Indian blanket)

Gaillardia pulhela is native to Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, and Mexico. Its proper growing conditions are full sunlight.

Firewheel or indian blanket is a popular annual flower. The hairy stem usually becomes woody at the base late in the season.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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Arabic Name: عنبر كشمير
Plant type: Groundcover
Origin: United States, Mexico
Heat Zones: 1 to 11

Hardiness Zones: 2 to 11
Uses: Border Plant, Mass Planting, Container, Wildlife, Cut Flowers / Arrangements
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Tree Shape: Upright

Height at Maturity: Less than 0.5 m, 0.5 to 1 m

Spread at Maturity: Less than 50 cm

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Shape: Spatulate

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Medium

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 7 - 10

Flower Type: Cyme

Flower Scent: No Fragance

Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, Pink

Seasons: Summer, Fall
Trunk
Fruit

Fruit Showiness: No

Seasons: Summer, Fall

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Edible Parts: None

Pests: Thrips, Aphids

Plant Propagation: Seed, Division