Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pinnatifida) is a perennial subshrub or herb known for its vibrant orange and red blooms, which resemble blankets spread over the ground—hence its common name. Native to regions including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of northern and northeastern Mexico, this plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is hardy in zones 7-10 and reaches a height of about 40 cm. Not only is it ornamental, adding splashes of color to gardens, but it is also edible, with its seeds being the part used for consumption.