Description: Gaillardia pulchella (firewheel, Indian blanket, Indian blanketflower, or sundance) is a North American species of short-lived perennial or annual flowering plants in the sunflower family. It attracts various butterflies with its fragrant nectar that smells like gardenia flowers. It's becoming a popular garden plant thanks to its cushion-like flower and the ability to attract butterflies.The plant forms a slowly spreading mound, and the common name may be a reference to how they can slowly spread and "blanket" an area. The plants grow to about 24 inches in height with about a 20-inch spread. Blanket flowers are fast-growers. Uses. Medicinal: Tea of root for gastroenteritis, chewed powdered root applied to skin disorders. Sore nipples of nursing mothers bathed in tea made from the plant, also used for sore eyes. The Indian blanket flower has been used medicinally for breastfeeding mothers. It is made into tea and they bathe in it to soothe sore nipples. It is used on sore eyes in a similar way. The root of the plant is also used for medicinal purposes. The dried seeds can be ground into a powder then kneaded into seed butter and spread on bread. Sowing: Direct sow Indian Blanket flower seeds in late spring, planting 1/4" below the surface of the soil and compacting it slightly. Keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which widely varies from 20-70 days.FREE shipping, NO Tracking. If you require tracking number, please be advised that USPS first class fees/charges $3.74 to provide a tracking number. Please include tracking postal service fee at check or feel free to contact us for any inquiries. Please assure your address is correct. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR SEEDS within 10 days, please send us a message.*PLANT USES DISCLAIMER* Any information in this listing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. *SEEDS DISCLAIMER* Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times, it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or soil/water/lighting.
Price: 3.34 USD
Location: Kingwood, Texas
End Time: 2023-11-28T14:54:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Varied Climates, All of North America, North American Wildflower
Planting Time: 5 Weeks
Common Name: Indian Blanket Flower
Color: Multicolor, Orange, Red, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Medium
MPN: MNS-IBF
Soil Type: Top Soil, Mushroom Compost, Clay, Loam
Brand: Mother Nature's Seeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Flower Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Gaillardia pulchella
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Non-GMO, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States