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Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'
Common Name: Perennial Blanketflower
Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ — commonly called Arizona Sun Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vibrant bicolor flowers and excellent heat tolerance. It forms a tidy, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring deep red centers and bright yellow edges. The bold color contrast and extended bloom period make it a standout in sunny gardens. Mature Size: Width: 12–18 in Height: 10–12 in USDA Zones: 3a–10b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy conditions Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Compact, mounded perennial with long-lasting blooms Bright red and yellow flowers provide strong color contrast Excellent heat and drought tolerance Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings Performs well in hot, dry conditions Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils Cut back in late fall or early spring Divide every few years to maintain vigor
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 1'-2' |
| Height: | 2-3' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Amber, Yellow, Sienna |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |