'Mesa Red' Blanket Flower

Gaillardia grandiflora 'Mesa Red' Dense mound of rich green foliage topped with orange-red daisies with even darker red centers. Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun Plant Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, U.S. Native Attracts: Butterfly Plant Type(s): Perennial Color(s): Red Plant Height: 14" - 16" Plant Width: 18" - 24" Hardy Zones: 5 - 9 Spring/Summer Care: Pinching encourages rebloom Autumn/Winter Care: Mow tops off completely during winter. Fertilizer Needs: Apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in mid/late spring. If you are in an area where the flowering period lasts into autmn, re-apply in late summer.