Gaillardia Seeds - Perennial
$3.25
Gaillardia aristata
Also known as Blanket Flower. Vivid, red and yellow blooms make magnificent cut flowers. Robust plants bloom prolifically from early summer through fall. Plant grow to 12-24" high. These seeds benefit from cold stratification, so either direct sow outdoors after your first hard frost in the fall, or cold stratify the seeds in a refrigerator prior to sowing in the spring. Full sun. Perennial.
- Planting Information
- Growing Information
- Seed Saving Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 8800 | n/a | n/a | 90-120 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-80°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Direct Seed | 1/8" | 10-12" | 80 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 20-24" | 14-21 | Perennial | 2-3 years |
Bed Preparation
Gaillardia prefers well-drained soil with a near neutral pH and is tolerant of average or poor nutrient soils. Choose a site with full sun.
Planting
Direct sow seed outdoors after last frost date or start seed indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Sow seeds 1/8" deep and 4-6" apart. Seeds will sprout in 14-42 days. Thin seedlings so that mature plants are 12-18" apart.
Keep adequately moist for first year until plants become well established. Drought tolerant once established.
Seed Saving
Perennial Gaillardia seed matures throughout summer until fall. Seed is ready to harvest when dry and fluffy. Store seeds in a cool, dry place. Seeds are viable for 2-3 years.