How to grow Common Blanketflower

Gaillardia aristata

Full Sun
Low

Prefers moist organically rich soils that drain well. Tolerates dry soils and drought. Cutting back the plants in summer when they stop or declines flowering may encourage fall blooming.²

How long does Common Blanketflower take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common Blanketflower takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Common Blanketflower to germinate?: 15 days
Average 15 days | Min 54 days | Max 112 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Common Blanketflower?: + 73 days
Average 73 days | Min 62 days | Max 89 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Common Blanketflower is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 44 days
Average 44 days | Min 28 days | Max 104 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Common Blanketflower?: = 132 days

Common Blanketflower Etymology

Genus name honors Gaillard de Charentonneau, a French magistrate and patron of botany.²

Other names for Common Blanketflower

Blanket flower, Gaillardia aristata, Fiesta daisies

Gaillardia aristata Pursh

Misspellings: gallardia

Footnotes

¹ Wikipedia entry on Gaillardia aristata

² Missouri Botanical Garden.org entry on Gaillardia aristata