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These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.

Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Gold', commonly sold as Blanket Flower 'Mariachi Gold', gives you warm, saturated color in a compact native perennial. Mounded green foliage stays about 10 to 14 inches tall and spreads 12 to 14 inches wide, then rounded golden daisy flowers open in repeated waves from early summer into fall. The short, sturdy habit keeps the plant neat enough for edging while still delivering the bright, sunlit look that makes blanket flowers so useful.

Use it near the front of a sunny border, along a walkway, in a pollinator planting, or in a mixed container where long bloom and strong color are needed. The gold flowers combine easily with purple salvia, blue catmint, ornamental grasses, sedums, coneflowers, and other drought-minded companions. A small group creates a cheerful ribbon of yellow, while a single plant can brighten a patio pot or a dry corner that needs a compact focal point.

Plant Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Gold' in full sun and soil with excellent drainage. Average, sandy, rocky, or lean ground is usually better than rich, wet soil, because good drainage helps the crown stay healthy and the mound remain tight. Water regularly during the first season so roots establish, then let the plant handle heat and short dry spells with less attention. Avoid heavy fertilizer, which can reduce flowering and make growth soft.

Deadhead spent blooms for the tidiest look and to encourage more flower buds, or leave some seed heads late in the season for extra texture. Shear lightly if the plant needs refreshing during summer, and divide or replace older clumps when vigor slows. Deer and rabbits usually leave blanket flowers alone, while butterflies and other pollinators visit the open blooms. With sun, drainage, and light grooming, you get a durable native accent that keeps borders and containers bright for months.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 10-14"
• Spread: 12-14"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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