Gaillardia Seeds – Goblin

Bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your wildflower or home garden with Goblin Blanket Gaillardia Seeds (Gaillardia aristata). This compact and hardy variety is known for its striking red-and-yellow blooms and exceptional durability in hot, dry conditions. Goblin Blanket produces abundant daisy-like flowers throughout the warm months, making it a standout choice for borders, pollinator gardens, and wildflower meadows.

Easy to grow and low-maintenance, these seeds are perfect for gardeners who want bright, cheerful color with minimal care throughout the season.

Features

• Produces bold red-and-yellow daisy-like blooms

• Compact, hardy, and drought tolerant once established

• Excellent for wildflower gardens, borders, and pollinator beds

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Long blooming season with vibrant summer color

Specifications

• Common Name: Gaillardia / Blanket Flower

• Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata

• Variety: Goblin Blanket

• Color: Red and yellow bicolor

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Fall (May–October)

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors March–April; transplant May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow March–April

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–March

• Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–10 (perennial or short-lived perennial)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy or average soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Plant Height: 10–18 inches (compact variety)

• Growth Habit: Mounded, clump-forming perennial