Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 11, gaillardia thrives in full sun and a range of soil types. The brown center of the gaillardia flower changes to a seed head after pollination. Seeds grow readily with the proper planting and care.
Most commonly, the flowers are yellow with red tips. Depending on cultivar (cultivated variety), gaillardia may be a perennial, coming back each year. They're generally short-lived (often only lasting two years), while some species are annuals.
A long-lived western native, Gaillardia aristata (Great Blanket Flower) is an erect perennial wildflower boasting daisy-like flower heads, 3 in.. . . . .364011234382!]0000000000000009783314146574!]
