Arizona Sun Blanket Flower
Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This tough perennial is bred for it's tolerance of heat and drought. The daisy-like flowers bloom sporadically from late-spring to summer and form rings of red tinged with yellow. After blooming, the seed heads can be attractive and provide seeds for birds.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Winter Interest
Plant Care: Perennial - Winter Interest (soft-stemmed plants that retain ornamental value during winter dormancy and regrow in spring): Leave stems up through the winter to provide interest. Cut back stems to a mound in the spring to allow new growth.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12" tall x 18-24" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Red, Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Bloom Period: May - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
