Gaillardia, Dwarf Goblin

The Dwarf Goblin Blanket Flower, scientifically known as Gaillardia grandiflora, is a captivating perennial that adds a burst of color and cheer to gardens. It is well-suited for hot, sunny sites and forms a low mound of olive-green leaves, bearing large flame-red daisies, each petal tipped with fringed yellow tips. This variety of Blanket Flower exudes a sense of charm and playfulness, growing up to 8 to 12 inches tall and creating a stunning visual display. It is a favorite of pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. The plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, thriving in sunny and well-drained locations . Appearance: The Dwarf Goblin Blanket Flower features scarlet-red flowers adorned with fringed yellow tips and a reddish-brown cone, providing continuous color in the garden or containers. The flowers have a ruffled appearance and are highlighted by compact, low mounds of downy, olive-green leaves . Growth: It is a low-maintenance plant that tolerates drought, heat, and cold weather. It reblooms for several months and is native and hardy to zone 3. The seed heads of the plant also add interest, and it is very attractive to bees and butterflies . Sunlight: The Dwarf Goblin Blanket Flower prefers full sun or partial shade, needing at least four hours of sunshine a day. It thrives in average, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought once established . Maintenance: Cutting back clumps to 6 inches in late summer often increases their chances of winter survival. Additionally, dividing the plants every 2-3 years in spring or early fall can keep them vigorous .