Great blanket-flower (Gaillardia aristata, Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 573 (1813))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: Pursh

Bibliography: Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 573 (1813)

Year: 1813

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Gaillardia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Subarctic America to N. U.S.A.

Description

The Great blanket-flower, scientifically known as Gaillardia aristata, is a striking perennial that belongs to the family Asteraceae. First described by Pursh in 1813 in his publication “Flora Americae Septentrionalis”, this vibrant wildflower has captured the admiration of botanists and gardeners alike for over two centuries.

Hailing from subarctic regions of North America, extending down to the northern United States, the Great blanket-flower is well-adapted to a variety of climates. Its hardy nature allows it to thrive in diverse environments, from cool, subarctic territories to the more temperate zones of the contiguous U.S. This adaptability is one of the reasons it is a favorite among gardeners looking for low-maintenance, yet visually captivating, plants.

The plant is noted for its large, daisy-like blooms that can range in color from bright yellow to red and orange, often featuring a stunning, fire-wheel pattern with a distinctive darker center. These vivid flowers not only add a splash of color to any landscape but also attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for those looking to support local ecosystems.

Gaillardia aristata prefers full sun and well-drained soil, which makes it particularly suited for rock gardens, borders, and mixed perennial beds. Due to its robust root system, it can tolerate drought conditions once established, further underscoring its resilience.

Overall, the Great blanket-flower is a versatile and hardy plant that offers both aesthetic and ecological benefits, ensuring its popularity in gardens and wildflower meadows across its native range.

Common Names

Fra: gaillarde, gaillarde aristée
Deu: grannen-kokardenblume, prärie-kokardenblume
Eng: blanket-flower, common gaillardia, great blanket-flower, great blanketflower, brown-eyed susan, common blanketflower, gaillardia, great flowered gaillardia
Hun: évelő kokárdavirág
En: Great blanket-flower, Blanket-flower, Common gaillardia, Indian blanket flower, GAILLARDIA, Blanketflower, Common blanketflower, Great blanketflower, Brown-eyed Susan, Great flowered gaillardia
Ar: غيردية سفوية
Be: Гайлардыя асцюкаватая
Zh: 宿根天人菊
Cs: Kokarda osinatá
Et: Ohtene mõrsjalill
Fi: Syyssädekukka
Fr: Gaillarde, Gaillarde aristée
De: Prärie-Kokardenblume, Grannen-Kokardenblume, Kokardenblume
Hu: Évelő kokárdavirág
Lt: Akuotuotoji gailiardija
Mk: Обична кокарда
Fa: رعنای زیبای معمولی
Sk: Kokarda ostitá
Zh-tw: 宿根天人菊

Synonyms

• Gaillardia aristata f. tubuliflora (Clute)
• Gaillardia perennis (Loisel.)
• Gaillardia aristata f. monochroma (B.Boivin)
• Polatherus scaber (Raf.)
• Gaillardia rustica (Cass.)
• Gaillardia hallii (Rydb.)
• Gaillardia aristata var. foliacea (Lunell)
• Virgilia grandiflora (Nutt.)
• Gaillardia bicolor var. aristata ((Pursh) Nutt.)
• Gaillardia bracteosa (Standl.)
• Gaillardia richardsonii (Bosse)
• Gaillardia roezlii (Regel)

Distribution

• Alberta (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Colorado (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Montana (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• North Dakota (native)
• Northwest Territorie (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• Utah (native)
• Washington (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Yukon (native)
• Assam (introduced)
• Azores (introduced)
• Baltic States (introduced)
• Belarus (introduced)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Brazil South (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Hungary (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Italy (introduced)
• Krym (introduced)
• Mozambique (introduced)
• Namibia (introduced)
• New Caledonia (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Poland (introduced)
• Romania (introduced)
• South European Russi (introduced)
• Spain (introduced)
• Tadzhikistan (introduced)
• Turkmenistan (introduced)
• Ukraine (introduced)
• Uzbekistan (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Leaf

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Bark

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Habit

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Fruit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5387859)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317387-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Gaillardia aristata Pursh)

Specifications

Growth form>: Bunch

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth rate>: Moderate

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.9

Ph minimum: 5.5