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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 50 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' (blanket flower) bears bright yellow blossoms during early summer to early fall. The foliage is faded green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' attracts butterflies to your garden. Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mandarin' (blanket flower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.