Blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora)

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

Gaillardia x grandiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Butterflies birds. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaf . The species Gaillardia pinnatifida dried seeds can be ground into a powder then kneaded into seed butter and spread on bread but no information was found for Gaillardia × grandiflora. — The species Gaillardia pinnatifida dried seeds can be ground into a powder then kneaded into seed butter and spread on bread but no information was found for Gaillardia × grandiflora.

Habitat & North American Range

A hybrid. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)