Gailliardia - Gaillardia aristata

Gaillardia aristata PURSH. (gailliardia)
German: Kokardenblume	Czech: kokarda
Genus: Gaillardia	Family: Asteraceae,
Mature Height: 0.60 m	Bloom in: VI, VII, VIII, IX,
Flower Colour:	Soil Preferred: alkaline, penetrability, nutritive,
Light Required:
Other Attributes: perennial, alternate leaves, lanceolate, type of inflorescence - anthodium, bed plant, attractive flowers, cut plant,

Plants of Genus Gaillardia:

01) Gaillardia aristata PURSH. (gailliardia), Ger: Kokardenblume, Czech: kokarda
02) Gaillardia x grandiflora ´Kobold´ (Blanketflower), Ger: Kokardenblume, Czech: kokarda
03) Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Bremenr' (gailliardia), Ger: Kokardenblume, Czech: kokarda
04) Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgunder' (gailliardia), Ger: Kokardenblume, Czech: kokarda

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Gailliardia - Gaillardia aristata

Gaillardia aristata PURSH. (gailliardia)

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Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season

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Paula Pryke's Flower School: Mastering the Art of Floral Design

Orchids for Dummies

Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants