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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'

Common Name: Goblin Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Goblin’ — commonly called Goblin Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vibrant bicolor flowers and easy-care nature. It forms a low, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring rich red centers and bright yellow margins. Its compact habit and continuous flowering make it ideal for sunny borders and smaller garden spaces.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–15 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 a tidy habit
Bold red and yellow flowers provide strong 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 continuous 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:	12-15''
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	3–10
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bloom Time:	Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Landscape/Use:	Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden
Shape:	Compact, Mounded
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained, Average
Flower Color:	Coral, Yellow
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green, Light Green