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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgunder'
Common Name: Burgandy Blanket Flower
Gaillardia × grandiflora ‘Burgunder’ — commonly called Burgunder Blanket Flower — is a hardy, long-blooming perennial valued for its deep, velvety red flowers and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms in rich burgundy-red tones, often with a darker central disc. The intense, saturated color provides a bold contrast in sunny plantings. Mature Size: Width: 18–24 in Height: 18–24 in USDA Zones: 3a–10b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy or average soils Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Mounded perennial with a slightly open habit Deep burgundy-red flowers provide strong, bold color Long blooming season from late spring into summer Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings Performs well in hot, dry conditions Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils Cut back in late fall or early spring Divide every few years to maintain vigor
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 18-24'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 10 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |
