The Arizona Sun Blanket Flower is a vibrant, low-maintenance native, perfect for welcoming a touch of summery color to all types of gardens. It produces golden yellow daisy-shaped flower heads with a deep burgundy center, adding a unique splash of color to borders, beds, and containers. Highly heat and drought tolerant, Arizona Sun will bloom continuously all summer.

Gaillardia is a native American wildflower that grows well in hot, dry areas that are difficult for other plants to grow. The showy, long-stemmed gaillardia flowers bloom all summer long, even in hot climates like the low desert of Arizona. In addition, blanket flower is often a perennial that returns yearly. With these five tips, learn how to grow gaillardia and add it to your garden.