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.
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
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.