1 / 4Key characteristics
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 12-14 inches tall
- Width
- 10-12 inches wide
- Flower color
- Vibrant copper-red with yellow tips
- Foliage color
- Green, narrow leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead for continuous blooms
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Perennials
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Copper Sun'
Mariachi Copper Sun Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Mariachi Copper Sun' showcases warm, coppery-red blooms with golden tips, adding a bold splash of color to the garden. The fluted petals curl slightly at the edges, giving the flowers a textured, ruffled appearance. Blooming from late spring through fall, it offers a long-lasting display that brightens borders, containers, and garden beds. The rich, fiery hues create a beautiful contrast against its deep green foliage, enhancing the plant's visual appeal.
Works well in
- Borders
- Sun Gardens
- Pollinator Gardens
- Waterwise Gardens
- Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Full sun
Helleborus x hybridus 'Rio Carnival'
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Partial shade to full shade
Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'
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Blooms mix of white, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and/or cream
Full sun