Gaillardia pulchella

Description: 

The Blanket Flower looks similar to a daisy in red, orange, and yellow. It covers the ground like a blanket. 

Geography: 

It can be found in North Dakota, Colorado, California, and The British Columbia! 

Growing Conditions:

It grows very well in the sun. It needs fast draining soil.

Survival Traits: 

Usually they die back in the winter. Rabbits and deer don’t eat this flower.  

Wildlife: 

Pests don’t like the Blanket Flower. This flower attracts birds, beads, and butterflies.

Lifecycle and Reproduction: 

Blanket Flowers propagate their seeds. They also sow their own seeds. 

Interesting Facts: 

They produce lots of nectar.

About the Author: 

Wren lives in Oregon and she likes pizza. She likes to dance.