Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ is a compact, heat-loving perennial celebrated for its fiery red petals tipped with bright golden-yellow edges. The daisy-like blooms surround a raised reddish-brown center and appear continuously from early summer into fall. This cultivar forms a tidy mound of gray-green foliage and produces an abundance of flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Its vibrant colors and exceptional drought tolerance make it a standout in prairie gardens, perennial borders, and sunny landscape plantings.
- Size: Height: 25–30 cm (10–12 in). Spread: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)
- Flower size: 7–9 cm (3–3.5 in)
- Bloom time: Early summer through fall
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy or lean soils
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Zones 3–9
- Maintenance: Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming
- Spacing: Plant 30–40 cm apart