Arizona Sun Blanket Flower Seeds - Flower Plant

Arizona Sun blanket flower seeds produce compact, flowering plants with upright, branching growth and daisy-like blooms. This variety is well suited for garden beds, borders, and container plantings, where it establishes quickly and provides seasonal color. It thrives in full sun and adapts to a range of well-drained soils, including sandy and moderately low-fertility conditions. Once established, Arizona Sun blanket flower tolerates dry periods and requires minimal maintenance.

Features

• Compact flowering plant with upright, branching growth
• Suitable for borders, beds, and container planting
• Adapts to well-drained sandy and loamy soils
• Tolerates dry conditions once established
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Low maintenance growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Gaillardia aristata
• Common Name (US): Blanket Flower
• Seed Type / Variety: Arizona Sun variety
• Growth Habit: Compact, branching perennial (often grown as annual)
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 18–24°C with light moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 25–35 cm height, 25–30 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 25–30 cm apart