Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata
A tough perennial with bold red and yellow blooms. Blanket flower tolerates drought and poor soil conditions.
Quick facts
- Sun
- Full
- Season
- Summer, Fall
- Pollinators
- bees, butterflies
- Zone
- 7–10
Where it shines in PNW gardens
Blanket Flower is a reliable perennial for Pacific Northwest gardens, especially in brighter beds where summer growth really takes off. Expect blooms in Summer and Fall, with extra value for bees and butterflies. In the PNW, the big win is sun + drainage—avoid soggy winter soil if you can.
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Other plants that share similar traits.
Bigleaf Lupine
→A striking native perennial with tall blue flower spikes. Thrives in open, sunny sites and tolerates seasonal drought.
Black-Eyed Susan
→Bright and cheerful with golden petals and dark centers, this easy perennial tolerates heat and imperfect soil. It blooms reliably through late summer and supports pollinators.
Blanket Flower
→A drought-tolerant perennial with bold red and yellow blooms that attract bees and butterflies all summer.