Gaillardia mexicana
Gaillardia mexicana
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
iNaturalist: © pvanthull (iNaturalist #25748365)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Gaillardia
- Species:
- Gaillardia mexicana
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red, orange
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil with light; no pretreatment required.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash