Gaillardia pulchella Foug.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Asteraceae · Genus: Gaillardia1
- Native distribution
- North America, Oceania, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Pasto, Uttar Pradesh, Minnesota, South Carolina, California, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Suncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
24 synonyms
- Calonnea pulcherrima Buc'hoz
- Gaillardia bicolor Lam.
- Gaillardia bicolor bicolor
- Gaillardia bicolor integrifolia Hook.
- Gaillardia bicolor drummondii Hook.
- Gaillardia drummondii (Hook.) DC.
- Gaillardia lobata Buckley
- Gaillardia neomexicana A.Nelson
- Gaillardia picta D.Don
- Gaillardia picta tricolor Planch.
- Gaillardia pulchella flaviflora S.S.Ying
- Gaillardia pulchella lorenziana Voss
- Gaillardia pulchella picta (D.Don) Voss
- Gaillardia pulchella pulchella
- Gaillardia pulchella albiflora Cockerell
- Gaillardia pulchella simplex Voss
- Gaillardia pulchella tubulosa Voss
- Gaillardia pulchella australis B.L.Turner & Whalen
- Gaillardia pulchella drummondii (Hook.) B.L.Turner
- Gaillardia pulchella picta (D.Don) A.Gray
- Gaillardia scabrosa Buckley
- Gaillardia villosa Rydb.
- Galordia alternifolia Raeusch.
- Virgilia helioides L'Hér.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gaillardia pulchella · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverc) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q2701210 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Gaillardia in Aspen (91273).jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gaillardia pulchella · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Gaillardia tip: A short-lived perennial – cutting it back in late August helps it survive winter.
Gaillardia pulchella – what to know
Gaillardia pulchella – family: Asteraceae, genus: Gaillardia. Native range: North America, Oceania, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Pasto, Ut…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 0 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gaillardia pulchella?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Gaillardia pulchella need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Gaillardia pulchella get?
It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.
Is Gaillardia pulchella toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Gaillardia pulchella flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gaillardia: Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Gaillardia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Gaillardia pulchella (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q2701210 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gaillardia in Aspen (91273).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Gaillardia pulchella (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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