Deciduous Perennial Clump-Forming, Compact in the Asteraceae Family
A compact selection of the native blanketflower species, with soft orange-and-yellow daisy blooms all summer -- tough, carefree, and great for pollinators.
'Arizona Apricot' is a compact selection of the native blanketflower species, Gaillardia aristata, bred for a tidy, uniform habit. It bears soft orange-red flowers tipped in yellow, continuously from early summer through early fall, above a low clump of grayish-green foliage. Extremely drought-tolerant and carefree once established, it thrives in poor, loose soil and struggles only in heavy, wet clay.
Pros
Compact, tidy habit true to the wild species
Long summer bloom season
Extremely drought-tolerant and carefree once established
Attracts bees and butterflies
Cons
Can struggle in heavy clay or consistently wet soil
Short-lived in overly rich, fertile soil
Highlights
'Arizona Apricot' is a compact selection of the native prairie species Gaillardia aristata, bred for a tidy, uniform habit while keeping the species' toughness and drought tolerance.
Plant Data
Mature Size
12 inches tall. 12 inches wide.
Growth Rate
Fast
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Medium
Zones
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Adaptable, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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