Top down view of red and yellow gaillardia flowers.

Gaillardia (Blanket Flowers)

Gaillardia or blanket flowers are a favorite for home gardeners as they are beautiful, drought tolerant, and easy to grow. Gaillardias have beautiful blooms in colors reds, oranges, yellows, purples and pinks. They bloom from spring to fall and will bring beauty and interest all season long! Use our guides down below to learn how to grow these easy-care flowers.

Putting a Blanket on Blanket Flowers: Gaillardia Winter Care Guide

A close up horizontal image of a bright yellow flower covered in a light dusting of frost pictured in light sunshine on a soft focus background.

Gaillardia is an easy-to-grow perennial that puts on a burst of color throughout the summer months. With a few simple preparations, you can set up your plants to survive winter’s chill and come back healthy in springtime. Learn how to care for your blanket flowers during the winter in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Gaillardia (Blanket Flowers)

Gaillardia (Blanket Flowers) in full bloom.

Few flowers are easier to plant and forget about than Gaillardia. Providing nonstop shows of color and bloom, they are of interest at all stages of growth. Best of all, they’re easy to grow and will quickly fill whatever space they are afforded. Read on to learn all about gorgeous Gaillardia now on Gardener’s Path.