Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Pulchella Sundance Creamy White) - Sundance is a short-lived annual  that is native to the central United States. It establishes nicely from Gaillardia seeds, and it is a show-stopper for the xeriscape garden, giving lots of blooms that attract butterflies and beneficial insects. It is a great flower to have where water conservation is desired.

Fully double powder-puff blooms light up the landscape with large creamy-white flowers. This dependable performer blooms throughout summer tolerating heat, humidity, drought and poor soil. Growing around 10 inches tall, Gaillardia Sundance Cream contrasts well with reds and purples and creates a lively, colorful statement in the garden. It is a hardy plant, not picky about soil, though sandy and well-drained are best. It has a high drought tolerance and does best with a dry, hot climate in full sun.

If sowing Gaillardia seeds indoors, start 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost, use sterile starting soil and starter trays. Press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover. Keeps seeds moist until germination. Cut back the Blanket Flower seedlings at transplanting to help it become more compact. If sowing Blanket Flower seeds outdoors, wait until danger of frost has passed. Sow flower seeds into prepared soil, cover lightly with fine garden or potting soil.