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Gaillardia X grandiflora 'Goblin'

Goblin Blanket Flower

Plant photo of: Gaillardia X grandiflora 'Goblin'
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Description

Goblin Blanketflower is a short-lived perennial. Grows to 1 ft. tall, 1.5 ft. wide, with roughish gray-green foliage and single or double flowers 3-4 in. across. Large deep red flowers bordered in bright yellow. Exceptionally long bloom. It attracts butterflies. Does well in coastal areas with full sun and will tolerate heat and sandy soil. In some areas, it's grown as an annual. Also grows well in warm inland valleys.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.