🌼 Gaillardia Barbican Yellow Red
Gaillardia aristata 'Barbican Yellow Red'
Blanket flower with large daisy blooms of red centers ringed in golden yellow. Heat, drought and salt tolerant – a butterfly favorite for sunny South Florida spots.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida (short-lived; often grown as an annual)
🌍 Native Origin: Native to North America (Florida has native gaillardia)
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Low; water when dry, avoid overwatering
📏 Size: 12-16 in tall
🌸 Bloom Time: Nearly year-round, heaviest spring through fall
🌱 Landscape Use: Coastal gardens, borders, containers and pollinator gardens
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Considered non-toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Give it sandy, well-drained soil and deadhead to keep the flowers coming.