Indian blanket is a popular garden plant. It is easy to grow and requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Indian blanket is also a good choice for butterfly gardens.
Here are some additional facts about Indian blanket:
The name "Indian blanket" comes from the resemblance of the flowers to a Native American blanket.
Indian blanket is a medicinal plant. The leaves and flowers have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin problems, sore eyes, and stomach upset.
Indian blanket is a food source for butterflies and other pollinators.
Indian blanket is a popular cut flower. The flowers can be used in fresh or dried arrangements.
If you are looking for a beautiful and easy-to-grow wildflower, Indian blanket is a great choice.
Gaillardia pulchella, also known as blanketflower, Indian blanket, and firewheel, is native to the following states in the United States and Mexico:
