Mesa™
Gaillardia grandiflora 'Mesa Peach'
Blanket Flower
- Golden yellow blossoms with orange veins
- Compact; sturdy plant
- Good color retention
- Long bloom time; summer thru fall
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, well-drained soil with medium moisture and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading tidies the plant and may encourage additional flowers. If flowering declines in summer the foliage can be cut back to encourage a fall bloom. Some varieties will self-seed in good conditions if some spent flowers are left on the plant. Additionally, birds may eat the seeds if spent flowers are left.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Gaillardia
Common Name: Blanket Flower
Upright, short-lived, clump-forming perennial. Daisy-like flowers in a wide range of colors and bicolors such as red, orange, peach and yellow. Plants range from semi-double to double flowers and dwarf varieties. Blooms late spring to fall. Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Great in perennial borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.