Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Mesa™ Red)

Gaillardia Mesa™ Red is a cultivar of *Gaillardia*, commonly known as Blanket Flower. While this particular cultivar might have been bred and developed in a specific nursery, its origins trace back to the native range of *Gaillardia*, which is primarily **North America**.

More specifically, Gaillardia species are native to:

* **Central and North America:** with a center of diversity in the plains of the United States and adjacent parts of Canada and Mexico.

The “Mesa” in the cultivar name “Gaillardia Mesa™ Red” suggests a connection to the arid regions and mesas of the southwestern United States, hinting that the breeding of this cultivar may have considered the characteristics of plants native to that area.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots