Perennial flower
Blanketflower plant profile
Gaillardia aristata
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Blanketflower
This taprooted perennial grows well in hot, dry sites in full sun and is propagated by seed or division in spring. Space plants 12 to 36 inches apart; it may need supplemental water during extended drought.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 8Find my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Gaillardia aristata (Blanketflower)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.