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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (blanket flower) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' tolerates drought and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.