Also called Blanket Flower, Gaillardia is one of the hardest working perennials. Plant this dwarf variety at the front of your border with Blue Veronica, 'Moonbeam'  Coreopsis, Red Hot Poker, and Russian Sage for a study in contrast of flower and foliage color and texture.

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Dwarf Gaillardia

 Gaillardia aristata

This beautifully vivid and giving plant keeps its red and yellow flowers coming all summer long. They attract butterflies and are also deer resistant. The compact and sturdy plants are a pleasure to care for and they will return to delight you year after year.

Sun: full sun                                      Height: 12-15 inches 

Blooms: late spring until frost            Zones: 3 through 10

Attracts:  Butterflies and Birds

Deer Resistant

Orange Phlox

Phlox paniculata ‘Orange Perfection’

Orange Perfection phlox was derived from an American native phlox. The elongated flower clusters on the length of the stems are non-fading brilliant orange.  A bold color addition to the summer display, this plant is tough and drought tolerant.