Plant Description: The unbranched stems of this plant grow from elongated, toothed, simple basal leaves, forming a small clump. Stem leaves are smaller and have entire to deeply lobed margins. Entire plant covered in small bristly hairs. Inflorescence appears to be one large flower, but is actually a composition of 6-16 ray flowers each with one large ligule (petal like part of ray flowers) that is 3 lobed, yellow and red near the base surrounding a semi spherical dense cluster of brownish-red disk flowers. Fruit is an achene with pointy scales.
Height: 2-3 ft
Width: 2-3 ft
Watering needs: Drought tolerant once established
Sun needs: Full sun
Soil needs: Well-draining, dry to semi-moist soil
Bloom Time: May-September
Landscape Use and Ecological Function:This plant isnative to North America. It grows in dry meadows, open prairies, coniferous forests, and grasslands at elevations up to 6800 ft.
Gaillardia aristata seeds are a favorite treat to some bird species.
*2nd photo by SevenOaks Nursery*
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