Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 17: 183 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090942
Common Names
- Blanket Flower
- Goblin's Cloak
- Firewheel
Description
Gaillardia powellii (also called Powell's Blanketflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands. It has bright yellow and red flowers and linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Gaillardia powellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gaillardia powellii is a yellow disc floret surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaillardia powellii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Gaillardia powellii
Gaillardia powellii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Gaillardia powellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaillardia powellii?
Gaillardia powellii
What is the common name of Gaillardia powellii?
Powell's blanketflower
Where is Gaillardia powellii found?
Gaillardia powellii is found in the mountains of the United States
Species in the Gaillardia genus
Gaillardia amblyodon,
Gaillardia pulchella,
Gaillardia multiceps,
Gaillardia spathulata,
Gaillardia tontalensis,
Gaillardia coahuilensis,
Gaillardia suavis,
Gaillardia cabrerae,
Gaillardia pinnatifida,
Gaillardia aestivalis,
Gaillardia turneri,
Gaillardia powellii,
Gaillardia mexicana,
Gaillardia comosa,
Gaillardia parryi,
Gaillardia doniana,
Gaillardia aristata,
Gaillardia gypsophila,
Gaillardia arizonica,
Gaillardia henricksonii,
Gaillardia megapotamica,
Gaillardia candelaria,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,