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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 25 - 40 cm (10 - 16 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin' (blanket flower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blooms during early summer to late autumn. The matte foliage is faded green and greyish green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin' tolerates drought and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.