Gaillardia aristata
(Blanketflower)
Gaillardia aristata, Rist Canyon, Larimer Co. 2058
Gaillardia aristata, Cordova Pass, FR 415, Huerfano Co. 7007
Gaillardia aristata, Medano Pass, Saguache Co. 7725
Gaillardia aristata, Medano Pass, Saguache Co. 7725
Gaillardia aristata, Rist Canyon, Larimer Co. 2071
Gaillardia aristata, Lory State Park, Larimer Co. 1873
Gaillardia aristata, Rist Canyon, Larimer Co. 2060
Gaillardia aristata, Medano Pass, Saguache Co. 7736
| Scientific Name | Gaillardia aristata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GAAR |
| Common Name | Blanketflower, Great Blanketflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37398 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills and montane (4900 to 9500 ft.); dry to somewhat moist soils in open, sunny areas. Plant: Erect perennial up to 28 inches tall. Leaves: Hairy, rough, oblanceolate to lanceolate, grayish-green basal and stem leaves 2 to 6 inches long, with lobed, toothed or entire margins. Inflorescence: Large composite flower heads up to 3-1/2 inches across with 12 to 18 yellow, or yellow with purplish bases, rays, each with three deep lobes; dome-shaped center with 60-120 disk florets, usually purple or purple-tipped, rarely yellow. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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