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Gaillardia aristata Bijou

Common Name: Bijou' Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata ‘Bijou’ — commonly called Bijou Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its bright, bicolor flowers and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a neat, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring deep red centers and golden-yellow tips. Its tidy habit and continuous flowering make it well suited for sunny borders and smaller garden spaces.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in

USDA Zones: 3a–10b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy or average soils
Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounded perennial with a tidy habit
Bright red and yellow flowers provide strong color contrast
Long blooming season from late spring into summer
Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide every few years to maintain vigor

Plant Type:	Perennial
Width:	12-18"
Height:	12-18''
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Yes
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	3–10
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bloom Time:	Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Landscape/Use:	Container
Shape:	Compact, Mounded
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained, Average