Gaillardia

Gaillardia aristata

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Low

🌡️ Temperature

60–90°F (15–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Average to poor, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring — too much fertilizer reduces blooming

🪴 Repotting

Every 2–3 years

Track your Gaillardia in Green Thumb

Set watering reminders and get personalized care tips.

Download on App Store

About Gaillardia

Vivid red and yellow blanket flowers that bloom all season. Extremely heat and drought tolerant.

Care tips

  • Thrives in poor soil — avoid over-fertilizing
  • One of the most heat and drought tolerant perennials
  • Deadhead for continuous blooming

More garden flowers