Firefly
Gaillardia grandiflora 'Firefly'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-18 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor fertility |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Gray-green |
| Bloom | Yellow with red center zone |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Division in spring, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Terra Nova |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead to prolong blooming. Avoid clay soils and overwatering. Drought tolerant once established.
Maintenance
Cut back by one-third after first flush to encourage rebloom. Divide every 2-3 years.
Cleanup
Cut back to basal rosette in late fall. Leave seed heads for birds if desired.
Notes
Compact bushy habit with long-lasting bi-color daisy flowers. One of the most heat and drought tolerant perennials.