Native / Warm season

Blanketflower

Dry native borders, meadow edges, and hot container sites.

Red and yellow daisy-like blooms for pollinators.

Seed spacing and maturity

Days to maturity
365
Germination temperature
60-75F
Seed depth
0.125 inches
Spacing
15 inches
Row spacing
18 inches
Start method
Direct sow

Frost-date timing

Direct sow
14 days before last frost
Fall planting
10 weeks before first frost

Growing profile

Sun
Full sun
Water
Low to moderate water after establishment.
Soil
Lean, sharply drained soil.
Watch
Overly wet or rich soil can shorten plant life.
  • native
  • pollinators
  • perennial
  • containers

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Source: Xerces pollinator-friendly native plant lists