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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 Red', commonly sold as Blanket Flower 'Mariachi Red', packs rich warm color into a compact native perennial. Tight green mounds stay about 10 to 14 inches tall and spread 12 to 14 inches wide, then red daisy-like blooms appear in repeated flushes from early summer into fall. The short stems and rounded habit make it easy for you to use close to paths, patios, and border fronts where every flower can be seen.

Use this blanket flower as a bright accent in sunny beds, a low edging plant, a pollinator-friendly container feature, or a massed ribbon of color through dry gardens. Its red blooms look lively beside blue catmint, purple salvia, yellow coreopsis, silver foliage, short grasses, and late-season coneflowers. The plant has enough color for a focal point, yet its small scale lets it mix naturally with other compact perennials.

Plant Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Red' in full sun and well-drained soil. It is at home in average, sandy, rocky, or lean ground and performs best when the crown is not kept wet for long periods. Water regularly while the roots establish, then reduce irrigation except during extended drought. Avoid heavy feeding, because rich soil can produce softer growth and fewer blooms instead of a dense, flower-filled mound.

Remove faded flowers to keep the display going and to maintain a cleaner outline, or leave a few seed heads later in the season for texture. If summer heat makes the plant look tired, a light trim followed by watering can renew fresh growth. Deer and rabbits generally avoid blanket flowers, while butterflies and other pollinators visit the open blooms. With drainage and plenty of sun, you get a long-blooming native accent for containers, borders, and waterwise plantings.

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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