indian summer flower seeds Indian Blanket Seeds - Native Firewheel Wildflower

indian summer flower seeds Indian Blanket Seeds - Native Firewheel WildflowerSpectacular Native Beauty Indian Blanket Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), also known as Firewheel, is one of America's most beloved native wildflowers. This stunning annual produces brilliant red and yellow daisy like blooms that create breathtaking displays from late spring through fall, making it perfect for adding vibrant color to any landscape. Key Benefits: Long Blooming Season: Continuous flowers from late spring through first frost Heat &

Spectacular Native Beauty - Indian Blanket

Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), also known as Firewheel, is one of America's most beloved native wildflowers. This stunning annual produces brilliant red and yellow daisy-like blooms that create breathtaking displays from late spring through fall, making it perfect for adding vibrant color to any landscape.

🌻 Key Benefits:

• Long Blooming Season: Continuous flowers from late spring through first frost
• Heat & Drought Champion: Thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects
• Self-Seeding: Annual that readily reseeds for years of colorful displays
• Cut Flower Excellence: Long-lasting blooms perfect for arrangements
• Deer Resistant: Natural compounds deter browsing animals

🌱 Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 1-2 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
• Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
• Flowers: Red centers with bright yellow-tipped petals, 2-3 inches across
• Foliage: Hairy, lance-shaped leaves up to 3 inches long
• Light: Full sun (essential for best blooming)
• Soil: Well-draining, sandy soils preferred
• Zones: 3-10 (annual in most zones)

🎯 Perfect For:

• Wildflower meadows and prairie gardens
• Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscapes
• Pollinator habitat creation
• Cut flower and cottage gardens
• Roadside and naturalized plantings
• Children's gardens (easy to grow and colorful)

Growing Tips: Direct sow in fall or early spring. Seeds germinate easily in warm soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, or leave some to self-seed.

Each packet contains fresh, viable seeds with detailed growing instructions. Sustainably sourced from native populations across the American Southwest.