Gaillardia aristata - Blanket Flower
A hardy US native of the prairies with brilliant red daisy-like flowers with yellow rims. Will take very dry conditions but occasional watering will extend blooming. Good for roadsides, ditch slopes and fields as well as in dry perennial borders. Excellent cut flower. Seed is fluffy when gathered. 40-50 cm
P. Sun. Dry. S. 260 seeds per gram.