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Common Name: Indian Blanket / Firewheel
Scientific Name: Gaillardia pulchella
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~As a pollinator
~Ornamental
Height:  1 - 3 feet
Colors: Red petals with yellow tips and brownish red centers
Flowering Season: Early Summer
Soil Types: Frequent on coarse textures, sandy soils
Tolerances: Drought and heat
Sun or Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 14 inches
Lifecycle: Annual
Planting Seed Rate: 2-3 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 238,000
Optimal Planting Season: Spring through fall
Planting Depth: 1/8 inches
Stratification Requirements: Not required but can improve germnation
 
Description
Indian Blanket is also called Firewheel and blooms in summer with very showy, vibrant, daisy-like flowers in shades of red, yellow, and orange, with striking red and yellow markings in the center. It is a beautiful and hardy wildflower native to the central and southern regions of the United States and can grow in a variety of soil types, from sandy to clay.
 
It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens and landscapes. Birds love the seeds and its bright color display make it a great pollinator.
 
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=GAPU
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_gapu.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=GAPU