-
Product Info
Winkler's Blanketflower (Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri)
Aster Family
Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri is a rare and endemic Texas native, typically recognized for its white ray flowers and subtle beauty. However, this special seed strain has striking pink to lavender-purple petals—an uncommon and naturally occurring variation. While the standard winkleri form is already uncommon in cultivation, this pink/purple-flowered strain is exceptionally rare in cultivation (it is NOT the common cultivar "Grape Sensation").
The plant itself maintains the same delicate structure: narrow, sparse foliage and tall, slender stems that support its vibrant blooms. Ideal for sandy soils and full sun, it thrives in prairie gardens, pollinator patches, and conservation plantings. This long-blooming wildflower is a magnet for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its deep taproot helps it withstand heat and poor soils, and it readily naturalizes in open, disturbed areas.
Blooms: Pink/Purple, 8-12 weeks, July-Sept
Leaves: Gray-green, lance-shaped leaves are rough
Height: 1-2’
Space: 1-2’
Soil: Average-Dry, tolerant of sandy soil
Exposure: Full sun-Part sun
Fauna: Excellent pollinator plant, especially for late season nectar
Seeds: Hairy achenes are wind dispersed
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 8-10
Native Status: TX Endemic
Provenance: TX, seed grown