Indian Blanket Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Indian Blanket flower seeds in late spring, planting 1/4" below the surface of the soil and compacting it slightly. Keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which widely varies from 20-70 days. Since these plants do not transplant well, they should be planted in peat pots if started indoors.
Growing: Water the Indian Blanket flower seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though watering in especially dry periods will improve the blooming. Excess moisture may result in root rot and other disease. Deadheading or cutting back the plant will also increase the blooms. This is a rather short-lived perennial that does not readily self-sow. This plant attracts butterflies and resists deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After the petals of the flowers drop off, the center will begin to turn from green to brown. Cut the seed heads off when they have ripened but before they begin to shatter. Spread them out to dry in a protected location for 2-3 weeks. Crush the seed heads to separate the Indian Blanket flower seed from the stems. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Firewheel, Indian Blanket Flower, Blanket Flower, Rose-Ring Blanket Flower
Latin Name: Gaillardia pulchella
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 14,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
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I scatter these seeds in my flower garden. How beautiful the color is!!
Indian Blanket
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DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Indian Blanket flower seeds in late spring, planting 1/4" below the surface of the soil and compacting it slightly. Keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which widely varies from 20-70 days. Since these plants do not transplant well, they should be planted in peat pots if started indoors.
Growing: Water the Indian Blanket flower seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though watering in especially dry periods will improve the blooming. Excess moisture may result in root rot and other disease. Deadheading or cutting back the plant will also increase the blooms. This is a rather short-lived perennial that does not readily self-sow. This plant attracts butterflies and resists deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After the petals of the flowers drop off, the center will begin to turn from green to brown. Cut the seed heads off when they have ripened but before they begin to shatter. Spread them out to dry in a protected location for 2-3 weeks. Crush the seed heads to separate the Indian Blanket flower seed from the stems. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Firewheel, Indian Blanket Flower, Blanket Flower, Rose-Ring Blanket Flower
Latin Name: Gaillardia pulchella
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 14,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
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Review
perfect complement
I scatter these seeds in my flower garden. How beautiful the color is!!
Review
Indian Blanket
Quality seeds and high germination
Review
Quality
Excellent packaging and pricing. Arrived on a timely manner. Packet has pertinent information that will help you be a successful gardener.