Indian Blanket Seeds (Gaillardia pulchella) — ~200 Heirloom Non-GMO Annual Wildflower Seeds

Set Your Garden on Fire — All Summer Long

Few wildflowers make a statement quite like Indian Blanket, also known as Firewheel. With its blazing red-and-yellow bi-color blooms, this North American native lights up gardens, meadows, and roadsides from early summer through fall — and it does it with almost zero fuss. Drought? No problem. Poor soil? It thrives. Heat? Bring it on.

Unlike its perennial cousin Gaillardia aristata, Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) is a fast-blooming annual that flowers in its first year, making it perfect for gardeners who want big color fast. It’s also a stunning cut flower, bringing that fiery summer energy straight into your home.

What You’ll Love

• First-Year Blooms: Annual lifecycle means color in the same season you sow
• Nonstop Color: Vibrant red-and-yellow flowers from early summer through fall
• Incredibly Tough: Thrives in heat, drought, and poor or sandy soil
• Pollinator Powerhouse: A vital food source for native bees and butterflies
• Beautiful Cut Flower: Long-lasting blooms perfect for fresh bouquets
• Widely Adaptable: USDA Zones 2–11 — grows almost anywhere in North America

Seed Details

• Plant Name: Indian Blanket / Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 12–24 inches
• USDA Zone: 2–11
• Origin: American Grown

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or fall sow in most zones
• Depth: 1/8 inch deep
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Light: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-draining; not picky about soil quality
• Germination: 7–21 days — keep soil moist until sprouted

About Our Seed Packets

• Professionally designed and resealable for long-term storage
• Eco-friendly and recyclable — no plastic
• Includes full growing instructions
• Vigorously tested for highest germination rates
• Custom packets available for weddings, baby showers, and events — just message us!