Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'

Goblin Blanketflower

Gaillardia ‘Goblin’ — commonly called Goblin Blanket Flower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vibrant bicolor flowers and easy-care nature. It forms a low, mounded clump of gray-green foliage, topped from late spring through summer with daisy-like blooms featuring rich red centers and bright yellow margins. Its compact habit and continuous flowering make it ideal for sunny borders and smaller garden spaces.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–15 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 a tidy habit
Bold red and yellow flowers provide strong 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 continuous 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

12-15''

Width

12"-18"

Hardiness zones

3–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

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

Flower color

Coral, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green, Light Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes