Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower: A Bold Pollinator Favorite

Blanket Flower is an herbaceous perennial plant. Its bold red and yellow flowers will capture the attention of your neighbors and local pollinators. Tammy at TN Nursery loves to plant pollinator seeds. Without pollinator plants like these, it would be impossible to have some food and fruit crops. This is a top pollinator plants, especially for bees and butterflies.

Blanket Flower Plant Details 

Family: Asteraceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Low

Height: 2 – 3 ft.

Spread: 1 – 2 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Summer

Flower Color: Red

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies

How to Grow Blanket Flower Plants | Easy-Care Gaillardia Guide

Blanket Flower is one member of the Daisy family that has very bold, brightly colored flowers. It is a sharp contrast to the pure white of the Oxeye Daisy! It is a perennial plant that is easy to maintain and prefers to be planted in full sun. Flowers have a shorter life span but will return year after year.

This plant will bloom from summer through early fall to give you a long lasting display.

This is a great option for the gardener that has plenty of full sun, poor soil in their garden, and is looking for a low maintenance plant.

Plant this flower in an area of your garden that has well-drained soil. This plant does not like waterlogged soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay soils.

No need to fertilize. Adding fertilizer to this plant will cause leggy stems and less blooming. In contrast to many plants, these prefer poor soil with less nutrients or organic matter, so avoid the addition of fertilizer to encourage steady, reliable blooms from this plant.

A vibrant addition to your pollinator or butterfly garden, garden border, or rock garden with its bold colors. As a bonus, you can quickly deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms during the growing season. Leave the flowers alone to encourage self-seeding and spreading of this plant in your garden.

When first planted, water it regularly. Once established in your garden, it is a drought-tolerant plant that will need very little watering.

This is a deer-resistant and pest-resistant plant. No major fungal or disease issues.

Why Blanket Flowers Are Perfect for Pollinator Gardens

With its fiery blooms full of nectar, Blanket Flower is a pollinator magnet. It is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

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How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

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