Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata)

Blanketflower grows on sunny, well-drained sites in prairie meadows and semi-open brush mixed with trees. It is frequently found on dry, south-facing slopes with little moisture. Blanketflower grows at elevations from 1,300 to 9,000 feet and can be found along roadsides, rocky slopes, and ridgetops. Blanketflower has a long bloom period, from early spring through seed ripening in late summer. It is a mid-summer maturing species in sagebrush communities.