Perennial
Blanket Flower
Gaillardia pulchella
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
StandardGaillardia pulchellaYellowGaillardia pulchellaMesa PeachGaillardia pulchella
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
3 galFrom$12.95
Seed PackFrom$3.39
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
About Blanket Flower
Blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella) is a Florida-adapted annual or short-lived perennial wildflower bearing bold, daisy-like blooms in vivid red, orange, and yellow throughout the warm season. Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant in NE Florida's sandy soils, it reseeds readily and is a top choice for hot, sunny native and coastal landscapes. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual or short-lived perennial
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun — at least 6–8 hours daily. Performs exceptionally well in Florida's intense heat and light; plants in shade produce poor blooms and become leggy.
Water
Highly drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly to avoid root rot in Florida's sandy soils. Do not overwater — allow soil to dry between waterings. No supplemental irrigation needed after establishment.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained, even infertile sandy soil — excellent for Florida's coastal and inland sandy landscapes. Little to no fertilizer needed; excess nitrogen reduces flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the season.
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Common questions
Is Blanket Flower a good plant for St. Augustine?
Blanket Flower is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.