Indian Blanket Flower Seeds - Flower Plant

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

Features

• Hardy flowering plant with upright, branching growth
• Suitable for borders, beds, and naturalized areas
• 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 pulchella
• Common Name (US): Blanket Flower
• Seed Type / Variety: Indian Blanket variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• 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; tolerates dry conditions
• Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height, 30–45 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 25–30 cm apart