The annual Gaillardia pulchella 'Yellow Plume' (annual blanketflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow flowers during late spring to mid-fall. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, tropical and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Gaillardia pulchella 'Yellow Plume' tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt. This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Gaillardia pulchella 'Yellow Plume' (annual blanketflower) 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. Be advised that Gaillardia pulchella 'Yellow Plume' (annual blanketflower) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
