Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pinnatifida)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Gaillardia pinnatifida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The dried seeds can be ground into a powder then kneaded into seed butter and spread on bread. — The dried seeds can be ground into a powder then kneaded into seed butter and spread on bread.

Habitat & North American Range

Open grasslands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)