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Gaillardia 'Fancy Wheeler'
Common Name: Fancy Wheeler Blanketflower
Gaillardia ‘Fancy Wheeler’ — commonly called Fancy Wheeler Blanket Flower — is a distinctive, long-blooming perennial valued for its unusual tubular petals and vibrant color. It forms a mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like flowers featuring rolled, quilled petals in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The unique flower form gives it a textured, almost spiky appearance, adding extra visual interest compared to traditional blanket flowers. 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 conditions Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Mounded perennial with an open, airy habit Unique tubular petals add texture and interest Bright, warm-toned flowers provide long-lasting color Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized 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: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 12-18'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Yellow, Coral |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Spring Green |