The petals of Gaillardia ‘Arizona Apricot’ have Golden yellow edges circling apricot centers. It's an unusual color combination for gaillardia flowers, making it a nice, subdued alternative to the flashier combos we're used to. The plants tend to clump and stay somewhat short, reaching a mature height of only 12 inches.

It still has a long bloom period, from early summer to frost. Deadheading will keep the blooms coming.

Gaillardia ‘Arizona Apricot’ is widely adaptable, blooming freely in USDA Zones 2–10. As with other Gaillardia varieties, 'Arizona Apricot' is very drought tolerant, once established.

AAS® WINNER DATA

• Genus species:Gailardia x grandiflora
• Common name: Blanket flower
• Plant Type: Daisy-like single flower
• Height: 12 inches
• Spacing: 12 inches
• Flower Size Size: 3 to 3.5 inches
• Flower Color: Apricot
• Length of time from sowing seed to flower: 90 days
• Bred by Ernst Benary of America Inc.