Oranges and Lemons blanket flower
Gaillardia grandiflora 'Oranges and Lemons'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Oranges and Lemons' blanket flower (Gaillardia grandiflora 'Oranges and Lemons') is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms, and it also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Hidcote lavender, and Sapphire alpine oatgrass.