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Arizona Sun Blanket Flower

Gaillardia grandiflora 'Arizona Sun'

Category: Perennial • Blanket Flower

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower offers vibrant blooms and attracts pollinators, perfect for sunny borders and mass plantings.

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Mature Height: 12-18 inches

Mature Width: 12-24 inches

Bloom Color: Red, Gold, Orange

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 5-10

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Summer

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower is a vibrant perennial known for its stunning, daisy-like blooms. This plant features bright, warm colors that attract pollinators and add cheer to any garden. It's a hardy choice that thrives in sunny spots, making it perfect for borders or as a ground cover. With its drought tolerance, it’s ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Prefers moderate moisture but is drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and can tolerate a range of pH levels. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingpollinator garden

Special Features

Vibrant bloomsattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color to sunny areas. Works well in informal gardens and naturalized settings.

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