Gaillardia X grandiflora 'Monarch'
Monarch Blanket Flower
Description
Gaillardia grandiflora 'Monarch' is a perennial. It grows to 2'-4' high, 1.5' wide, with roughish, gray green foliage and single flowers 3"-4" across. Blooms from summer through mid fall on thin, erect stems. This perennial prefers full sun, well draining soil, regular watering. Take care not to overwater. Tolerates heat. Attracts butterflies and bees. Will self-sow unless you deadhead. Does not need fertilizer.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.