Indian Blanket

Gaillardia pulchella, Asteraceae

Zones

3–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common IronweedVernonia fasciculata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Spotted Joe-Pye WeedEupatorium maculatum

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Heart-Leaved Golden AlexandersZizia aptera

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Plains CoreopsisCoreopsis tinctoria

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Pink Evening PrimroseOenothera speciosa

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Indian Blanket grow in?

Indian Blanket grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Indian Blanket?

Good companions for Indian Blanket include Common Ironweed, Spotted Joe-Pye Weed, Heart-Leaved Golden Alexanders, Plains Coreopsis, Pink Evening Primrose.

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