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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Red with yellow tips
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Summer to fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; deadheading encourages more blooms
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 10
Wildlife: Pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Perennials

Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red Sky'

Red Sky Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red Sky' is a vibrant perennial known for its striking, fiery red and orange flowers. Blooming from early summer to fall, it produces large, daisy-like blooms with a dramatic, multi-layered color effect. The petals are a vivid red with orange tips, creating a bold contrast that brightens garden beds and borders. The plant's bushy, compact form and long-lasting blooms make it a standout choice for adding color and interest throughout the growing season.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Summer to fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. 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.