Gaillardia aestivalis
About
Gaillardia aestivalis is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names lanceleaf blanketflower, prairie gaillardia, and sandhills gaillardia. It is native to the south-central and southern United States from Texas east to Florida and north to the Carolinas, Arkansas, and Kansas. There are also reports of historical populations in Missouri and introduced populations in Nebraska. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Lanceleaf blanketflower is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, making it a fantastic choice for adding color to gardens. Its ability to thrive in warm climates means it can be a reliable choice for gardeners looking to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Gardening tip
When planting lanceleaf blanketflower, make sure to choose a sunny spot in your garden. This flower loves the sun and will bloom beautifully when it gets plenty of light!
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In the kitchen
The lanceleaf blanketflower is not eaten by humans, so you can enjoy its beauty without worrying about cooking with it. Instead, let it brighten up your garden or landscape!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gaillardia aestivalis
- Slug
- gaillardia-aestivalis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Gaillardia
- Species
- aestivalis
- Wikidata QID
- Q5517193
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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