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.
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
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.