Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume'  |
| Family | Compositae |
| Plant Type | annual |
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| Care Level | |
| Height | 30 - 65 cm (1 - 2 ft) |
| Spread | 25 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) |
| Light | full sun |
| Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained |
| Soil Type | clay to sandy |
| Soil pH | neutral to alkaline |
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| Description | Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' (blanketflower) bears showy, bright red and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. This annual is upright and has greyish green foliage that is matte and medium textured. |
| Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, tropical and wild flower. |
| Special Characteristics | This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt. |
| Cautions | The growth rate of Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' (blanketflower) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume' (blanketflower) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations. |