Gaillardia X grandiflora 'Goblin'
Goblin Blanket Flower
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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.