Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

Perennial Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ — commonly called Arizona Sun Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vibrant bicolor flowers and excellent heat tolerance. It forms a tidy, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring deep red centers and bright yellow edges. The bold color contrast and extended bloom period make it a standout in sunny gardens.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 10–12 in

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

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounded perennial with long-lasting blooms
Bright red and yellow flowers provide strong color contrast
Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings
Performs well in hot, dry conditions

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

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-3'

Width

1'-2'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

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

Flower color

Amber, Sienna, Yellow

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No