Common Name: Fanfare Blanketflower, Perennial Blanketflower
Consider as one of the magnificent daisy-like flowers in gaillardia family. It displays an exceptional flowers with tubular, trumpet-like petals of reddish-orange that have radiant yellow at the tips. Maroon centers are nectar source of butterflies and highly captivated to hummingbirds. Very prolific and strongly fragrant. Dazzling blossoms emerge from summer to late fall. Remove spent flowers for continued bloom. In spring, dark green, lightly furry foliage appears, which adds beauty to this hybrid. Fast growing cultivar that stands 20 inches tall by 18 inches wide in mound-forming growth habit. Place this plant in direct heat of sunlight for best flowering. It tolerates partial sun in any moist, rich, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. A perfect selection for butterfly gardens, mixed sunny borders and a great cut flower.
Plant Type: | |
Width: | 12"-18" |
Height: | 15"-20" |
Fragrant: | Yes |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Zone: | 3 - 8 |
Deer Resistant: | No |
Salt Tolerant: | No |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall |
Soil Type | Loamy |
Flower Color: | Yellow, Orange |
Leaf Color: | Green |
Fall Color: | Green, Light Green |