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Gaillardia 'Burgandy'

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
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	3–10
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
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