Gaillardia aristata Bijou

Bijou' Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata ‘Bijou’ — commonly called Bijou Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its bright, bicolor flowers and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a neat, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring deep red centers and golden-yellow tips. Its tidy habit and continuous flowering make it well suited for sunny borders and smaller garden spaces.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in

USDA Zones: 3a–10b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in lean, sandy or average soils
Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounded perennial with a tidy habit
Bright red and yellow flowers provide strong color contrast
Long blooming season from late spring into summer
Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide every few years to maintain vigor

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes