Gaillardia

Description

Genus of annual, perennial, and biennial species that can be found in open, sunny environments on prairies.They produce hairy, entire, toothed, lobed, or pinnatifid leaves that are produced alternately on the stems and in basal rosettes. Long stems bear daisy-like flowerheads in red, orange, or yellow with disc florets that are dark purple, brown, red, or yellow.The many cultivars are leafy, bushy plants with colorful flowerheads and lengthy flowering times.They are useful for cutting and work well in a sunny border.