| Botanical Name | Gaillardia pulchella |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gaillardia |
| Specie | pulchella |
| Local Name in Urdu | گُلِ نَمدا |
| Common Name | Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket |
| Life Cycle | Annual,perennial |
| Fragrant or Not | NO |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | small bedding shrub |
| Height | 12-18 in. |
| Spacing | 12-15 in. |
| Flowering Months | Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Flower Color | Red Orange Bright Yellow |
| Growing Areas | All Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | ornamental bedding |
| Other Details | Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) is a short-lived perennial or annual noted for its brilliant, daisy-like flowers. The large centers of the flowers are rose-purple and the dense, frilly petals are yellow, orange, crimson or copper scarlet. Flowers appear in summer. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Thrives in sandy soils and dry summer heat, and tolerates poor, dry soils.This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater .Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Cultivars include some double-flowered forms and expand the available flower colors to include interesting shades of orange and maroon. Blooms late spring to fall. |
