Gaillardia, Burgundy

Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ (Gaillardia aristata ‘Burgundy’)
Also known as: Blanket Flower ‘Burgundy’

Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ is a vibrant, long-blooming perennial cultivar of the native blanket flower, beloved for its deep wine-red petals and exceptional drought tolerance. While Gaillardia aristata is native to much of North America, the ‘Burgundy’ variety adds a rich color twist to its tough, pollinator-friendly profile. This floriferous plant thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor soils, making it an ideal addition to pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, and native-inspired plantings that prioritize low-input resilience.

Key Characteristics

• Long Blooming Season for Pollinators
  Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ produces masses of daisy-like, ruby-red blooms from June through September, providing a long-lasting nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The extended flowering period supports pollinators during high summer when many other plants have faded.

• Adapted to Dry, Low-Fertility Soils
  This cultivar thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soils and full sun. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for xeriscapes, prairies, and low-maintenance native borders.

• Easy Care and Long-Lived with Deadheading
  Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ is a reliable bloomer with minimal care. Deadheading prolongs bloom time and encourages more flowers, though it can be left to go to seed for wildlife interest. Its compact, clump-forming habit resists flopping and integrates well with grasses and other sun-loving natives.

• Great Fit for Pollinator Strips and Meadow Edges
  Use it in pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, sunny borders, or even fruit tree guilds where bright blooms and insect activity are valued. It’s also a superb candidate for layered permaculture plantings in the herbaceous layer, especially in arid or degraded soils.

Product Details

• Native range: Cultivar of North American native (Gaillardia aristata)

• Plant life cycle: Perennial

• Sun requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Dry to medium, well-drained

• Mature height: 18–24 inches

• Bloom time: June to September

• Bloom color: Deep burgundy red

• USDA Hardiness zones: 3–9

Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ delivers stunning color and resilience in even the driest gardens. It’s a pollinator favorite that asks for little and gives for months.