SpinTop Red blanket flower
Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'SpinTop Red' blanket flower (Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. It forms a clumping mound and tolerates drought. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Paprika yarrow, Blue grama, and Ballerina zinnia.