Blanket Flower 'Mesa™'

Scientific Name: Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Mesa™'

Common Name: Mesa™ Blanket Flower

Hardiness Zone: 3-10

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40°C)

Blooming Season: Late spring to early fall

Plant Habit: Upright, clumping

Characteristics: Mesa™ Blanket Flower is a perennial prized for its large, showy flowers with vibrant red or orange rays surrounding a central disk of yellow or red. This variety is known for its long bloom time and ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees to the garden. Mesa™ Blanket Flower adds a splash of color to borders, rock gardens, or containers.

Water: Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

Fertilize: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.

Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart

Height: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)

Width: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)

Exposure: Full sun, prefers well-drained soil.