Meriwether Blanketflower Seeds (Gaillardia aristata) – 25 Native Wildflower Seeds | Drought-Tolerant | Yellow-Red Blooms

25 fresh, non-GMO Meriwether Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) seeds, carefully hand-packed and perfect for native gardens, prairie plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. About this plant: Gaillardia aristata, also known as Meriwether Blanketflower, is a hardy, long-blooming native wildflower known for its vibrant red and yellow daisy-like flowers. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it ideal for xeriscaping, wildflower meadows, and low-maintenance borders. A magnet for bees and butterflies, it provides season-long color from early summer to fall. ✅ Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata ✅ Common Name: Meriwether Blanketflower ✅ Seed Count: 25 non-GMO, untreated seeds ✅ Flower Color: Red centers with yellow-tipped petals ✅ Bloom Time: Early summer through fall ✅ Growth Habit: Upright perennial, 1–2 ft tall ✅ Pollinator-Friendly: Loved by bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects ✅ Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils ✅ Sunlight: Full sun ✅ Zones: USDA 3–9 ✅ Great For: Xeriscapes, native gardens, wildflower borders ✅ Germination Tip: Lightly cover seeds; no stratification required Common Name: Meriwether Blanketflower Scientific Name: Gaillardia aristata Plant Color: Red and yellow bicolor flowers Foliage Type: Green, lance-shaped leaves Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, well-drained Sunlight: Full sun Watering: Low; drought-tolerant Life Cycle: Perennial USDA Zones: 3–9 Germination Instructions: Sow in spring; lightly cover seeds; keep moist until germination