Duration: Perennial (short lived)
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul, Aug, Sep
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Well-drained, infertile soil
We will publish a much longer article on Gaillardia by Suzanne Wuerthele next month. This native plant is worth a longer review.
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