These short-lived perennials form a tufted habit with basal rosettes of lance-shaped mid-green leaves. They have large yellow daisy-like flowers with a red base and appear from early spring to early autumn. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Gaillardia x grandiflora is naturally found in northern and southern America growing in well drained, fertile to poor moist sandy to clay soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant. 

The Blanket Flower is grown for its flowers and is mass planted for bedding displays in parks and gardens. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes for garden colour. It is useful as a long-lasting cut flower and is available in a variety of colourful cultivars. They are fast growing and establish in one season. ID 939

Gaillardia (gay-LAH-dee-ah) x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-ah)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family