Blanket Flower-1Gal

Typical Uses

Perennial Blanket Flower serves a variety of purposes:

• Pollinator Habitat: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its long blooming period (late spring to fall).
• Drought-Tolerant Gardens: Performs well in xeriscaping due to its low water requirements once established.
• Cut Flowers: Used in fresh or dried floral arrangements for its bold, daisy-like flowers.

Establishment and Care Instructions

Caring for Blanket flower:

1. Planting:  Choose an area that has well draining soil and gets at least 6 hours of sun daily.
2. Soil: Preferably acidic to alkaline soil; sandy, loamy; good drainage soil.
3.  Watering: During establishment, water 2- 3 times per week. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Post-establishment water requirements are low.
4. Pruning: During bloom season, trim faded flowers (promotes more blooms). In early spring, cut back dead stems before new growth.
5. Winter Care: Leave dead stems and seed heads in place; to provide winter food for wildlife and offer habitat for beneficial insects.

Special Features

Some special features of Blanket Flower:

• Drought tolerant: low water requirements post-establishment.
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Zones 3-9
• Spreads slowly but steadily, often reseeding in the right conditions.