Gaillardia pulchella

Blanket Flower, Fire-wheels, Indian Blanket,
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Successful Future

The Mother’s Comment

Full of promise and joyful surprises.

Colour

Multicoloured or shades of red, yellow, or orange

Message of the Flower

Successful Future under the Supramental Influence

Colour

Red, yellow

Message of the Flower

Cheerfulness

The Mother’s Comment

A joyful smile of nature.

Colour

Orange red, yellow

Message of the Flower

Mental Cheerfulness

The Mother’s Comment

It knows how to enjoy everything.

Colour

Yellow

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Sundance Bicolor', 'Goblin', 'Fanfare'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Typically 2-3 inches across

Flower Texture

Papery

Number of Petals

Not applicable as it has ray florets; the number can vary

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

minimal

Leaf Texture

Rough, hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with grayish tones

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial or annual

Life Cycle

Perennial in some zones, annual in colder climatesBlooming Period: Summer to early fall

Blooming Period

Summer to early fall

Climate

Hardy in a range of climates, from temperate to subtropical

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Adaptable, prefers well-drained soil

Temperature Ranges

Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Relatively pest-free; watch for aphids and powdery mildew

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Habitat

Native to the central United States, adaptable to various habitats including meadows and cultivated gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens for its colorful and long-lasting flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not endangered; considered widespread and common

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