
Common Name: Gallp Orange Blanketflower
Gaillardia ‘Gallo Orange’ — commonly called Gallo® Orange Blanket Flower — is a compact, free-flowering perennial valued for its bright orange blooms and excellent heat tolerance. It forms a neat, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like flowers in vivid orange tones with golden centers. Its compact habit and heavy flowering make it ideal for containers and smaller garden spaces. Mature Size: Width: 10–14 in Height: 10–14 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 heavy blooming habit Bright orange flowers provide strong, warm color Excellent heat and drought tolerance Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings Performs well in hot, dry conditions Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued 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: | 12"-18" |
| Height: | 9"-16" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 10 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Orange |