
Common Name: Burgandy Blanketflower
Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ — commonly called Burgundy Blanket Flower — is a hardy, long-blooming perennial valued for its rich, deep red flowers and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a loose, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms in solid burgundy-red tones. The bold, saturated color makes it a striking addition to sunny gardens and prairie-style plantings. Mature Size: Width: 18–24 in Height: 18–24 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: Mounded perennial with a slightly open habit Deep red flowers provide strong, bold color Long blooming season from late spring into summer Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings Performs well in hot, dry conditions Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong 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: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 18-24'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 10 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Spring Green |
| Fall Color: | Burgandy, Rose |