Blanket Flower Plant
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) is a perennial that grows 1-2 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-10, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Spreading
Height
30-60 cm
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-60%
Potting media
Loam + Sand
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
50-100 g
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.8 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
154-351 grams per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1-2 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, attracts pollinators
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat, 30% perlite, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Gray Mould, Leaf Spot, Root Rot
White powdery growth on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves Brown or black spots on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration
Neem oil, baking soda spray Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Remove infected leaves, use compost tea spray Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes
Sulfur-based fungicides Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl Insecticides containing imidacloprid Copper-based fungicides Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Some Native American tribes used it for wound healing and pain relief.
· Limited research, but contains flavonoids with potential anti-inflammatory effects.