{"product_id":"blanket-flower-arizona-sun","title":"Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Plant: Western United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-12\" tall x 10-12\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Mahogany-red with bright yellow edges, blooms summer to early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies and bees; goldfinches feed on seeds; deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0d61814a-7fff-c7f3-5b86-c7822da9baa5\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun' is a compact, mounding native perennial that requires full sun and well-drained soil to prosper. This cultivar is exceptionally heat and drought tolerant once established, thriving in hot, sunny locations that challenge many other perennials. The plant prefers organically rich, moist soils but tolerates dry soils, poor soils, rocky conditions, and sandy places with ease. It performs best in poor, loose soils and does not tolerate heavy clay or waterlogged conditions. Good drainage is essential for winter survival. Given too much shade, plants tend to flop over and produce fewer flowers. This low-maintenance perennial is ideal for xeriscaping and water-wise landscapes, demonstrating remarkable resilience in challenging growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers of 'Arizona Sun' are boldly colored and reminiscent of desert sunsets, featuring large 3-4 inch single blooms with mahogany-red petals edged with a ring of vivid bright yellow. These showy, daisy-like flowers bloom profusely and continuously from early summer through early fall, providing months of vibrant color. The bi-colored petals create a striking pinwheel effect around the prominent central disk. The plant forms a uniform mound of bright green, narrow foliage that provides an attractive backdrop for the abundant flowers. The compact, dwarf habit stays neat and tidy throughout the growing season without requiring staking or support. This 2005 All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner is celebrated for its exceptional garden performance and flower power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native perennial is rich in nectar and serves as a real magnet for butterflies throughout the blooming season. Bees and other pollinators are equally attracted to the flowers, making this an excellent choice for pollinator gardens. The spent flower heads remain attractive and provide seeds that goldfinches and other birds relish, adding wildlife value into fall and winter. Gaillardia is deer resistant and rabbit tolerant, ensuring consistent performance. The flowers make spectacular cut flowers for fresh bouquets and can also be dried for arrangements. This hardy perennial requires little care once established and thrives on neglect, making it perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Arizona Sun' is perfect for sunny beds and borders, rock gardens, and native plant gardens. Its compact size makes it ideal for containers, combination pots, and small spaces. The plant works beautifully as edging along pathways and in front-of-border placements. Use in mass plantings to create dramatic drifts of fiery color throughout summer. Pair with other drought-tolerant perennials like Echinacea, Coreopsis, and ornamental grasses for a low-water garden. Combine with silver-foliaged plants like Artemisia for striking color contrasts. The plant is suitable for coastal gardens due to its salt tolerance and thrives in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas. Its ability to tolerate slopes makes it excellent for erosion control on sunny banks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-01-31_162751.png?v=1769906167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50625698922729,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Blanketflower_ArizonaSun.jpg?v=1769906178","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/blanket-flower-arizona-sun","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}