Spectacular Native Beauty - Indian BlanketIndian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), also known as Firewheel, is one of America's most beloved native wildflowers. This stunning annual produces brilliant red and yellow daisy-like blooms that create breathtaking displays from late spring through fall, making it perfect for adding vibrant color to any landscape.🌻 Key Benefits: Long Blooming Season: Continuous flowers from late spring through first frost Heat & Drought Champion: Thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects Self-Seeding: Annual that readily reseeds for years of colorful displays Cut Flower Excellence: Long-lasting blooms perfect for arrangements Deer Resistant: Natural compounds deter browsing animals 🌱 Plant Characteristics: Height: 1-2 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide Bloom Time: Late spring through fall Flowers: Red centers with bright yellow-tipped petals, 2-3 inches across Foliage: Hairy, lance-shaped leaves up to 3 inches long Light: Full sun (essential for best blooming) Soil: Well-draining, sandy soils preferred Zones: 3-10 (annual in most zones) 🎯 Perfect For: Wildflower meadows and prairie gardens Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscapes Pollinator habitat creation Cut flower and cottage gardens Roadside and naturalized plantings Children's gardens (easy to grow and colorful) Growing Tips: Direct sow in fall or early spring. Seeds germinate easily in warm soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, or leave some to self-seed.Each packet contains fresh, viable seeds with detailed growing instructions. Sustainably sourced from native populations across the American Southwest.
