Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, is a genus native to North and South America, with a prominent presence in the plains and western regions of the US. The flowers are up to 3 inches across and are available in warm, festive shades, including yellow, red, orange, or peach. They may be banded in combinations of red or orange with yellow. They may be single, double, or semi-double, and their petals may be frilled or with an interesting tubular shape.

This plant is drought-tolerant, and it blooms profusely from early summer to fall. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-10.