Friday, October 5, 2018

Plants in Early American Gardens - Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)

As the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the Continental Divide on July 6th, 1806, this showy native species was collected. Blanket Flower blooms from summer through autumn, with yellow ray florets sometimes tinged red at the base, and reddish-orange central disk florets that are attractive to pollinators. Deer and drought tolerant.

For more information & the possible availability
Contact The Tho Jefferson Center for Historic Plants or The Shop at Monticello