Arizona Sun Gaillardia Seeds - Flower Plant

Arizona Sun Gaillardia is a compact, warm-season flowering plant with an upright and well-branched growth habit. It is adapted to hot, sunny conditions and performs well in dry environments with good air circulation. This variety establishes readily from seed and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate reduced watering once established, making it suitable for low-maintenance garden settings.

Features

• Compact, upright plant with branching growth habit
• Adapted to hot, dry, and sunny environments
• Suitable for borders, beds, and container planting
• Tolerates lower moisture levels after establishment
• Consistent growth in well-drained soil conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Gaillardia aristata
• Common Name (US): Blanket Flower
• Seed Type / Variety: Arizona Sun Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plant
• USDA Zones: 3-10
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: February to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 20-25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; reduced watering once established
• Mature Plant Size: 25-35 cm height, 25-30 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 25-30 cm between plants