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Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

Common Name: Perennial Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ — commonly called Arizona Sun Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vibrant bicolor flowers and excellent heat tolerance. It forms a tidy, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring deep red centers and bright yellow edges. The bold color contrast and extended bloom period make it a standout in sunny gardens.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 10–12 in

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

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounded perennial with long-lasting blooms
Bright red and yellow flowers provide strong color contrast
Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

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

Plant Type:	Perennial
Width:	1'-2'
Height:	2-3'
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	3–8
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bloom Time:	Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Landscape/Use:	Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden
Shape:	Compact, Mounded
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained
Flower Color:	Amber, Yellow, Sienna
Leaf Color:	Dark Green
Fall Color:	Green