Gaillardia Arizona Sun
Best vibrant, low maintenance blooms for attracting garden pollinators.
The Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ Blanket Flower offers vibrant red petals tipped in golden yellow, creating a bold display from early summer until frost. This compact perennial thrives in sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing continuous blooms even in heat and drought. Native to North America, it is heat- and drought-tolerant, growing to about 10 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide. Its daisy-like blooms attract pollinators, and the foliage remains fresh throughout summer. This deer-resistant plant performs well in poor or sandy soils, requiring minimal care for abundant color.
$18.95
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#834 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
39
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous, eye-catching color for their landscape.
- Homeowners in arid regions or those prioritizing low-water landscaping.
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local wildlife and pollinators.
Who should skip it
- Tidy gardeners who prefer controlled plant growth and minimal maintenance.
- Individuals with predominantly shady gardens or limited sunny planting spots.
- Long-term planners expecting decades of perennial garden performance.
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions where other perennials would surely wilt.
Bloom Duration
Provides consistent, fiery color from early summer straight through the frost.
Pollinator Appeal
Daisy-like blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention to maintain its compact, healthy, and vibrant form.
Deer Resistance
Foliage remains largely untouched by local wildlife, protecting your garden investment.
Soil Adaptability
Performs exceptionally well even in poor, sandy, or nutrient-depleted soil.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
12 to 15 inches
Mature Width
Up to 15 inches
Classification
Perennial
Sunlight
Full Sun
Habit
Upright, clump forming
Flower Color
Fiery Red, Orange, and Yellow
Flowering Season
June through September
Features
- Dependable summer color from June to frost
- Thrives in heat and drought conditions
- Compact and cheerful, ideal for borders and containers
- Low-maintenance with minimal care required
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
- Deer resistant foliage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this plant for its vibrant, long lasting blooms and remarkable hardiness. Many appreciate how easily these plants establish and thrive, even in challenging conditions, providing continuous color throughout the season. Its low maintenance nature and ability to attract pollinators are frequently highlighted, making it a reliable choice for adding cheerful beauty to any garden space. Gardeners feel it offers excellent value given its robust performance and visual impact.
Know before you buy
You can expect continuous blooms from early summer, typically starting in June, all the way until the first frost of the season.
Yes, the Arizona Sun is specifically bred for heat and drought tolerance. Once established, it thrives in dry conditions and performs exceptionally well in full sun.
Absolutely. Because of its compact, clump-forming habit, this variety is an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, or small rock gardens.
No, the foliage of the Gaillardia Arizona Sun is considered deer-resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
This plant is quite adaptable and actually prefers average to sandy, well-draining soil. It performs well even in poor soil conditions where other perennials might struggle.
Yes, the daisy-like blooms are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other essential garden pollinators throughout the summer months.
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