{"product_id":"arizona-apricot-blanket-flower","title":"Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoft Apricot-Gold Daisies for a Warmer, Gentler Glow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArizona Apricot Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Arizona Apricot') offers a softer take on the blanket flower — warm apricot-gold daisies that open peachy and mellow to golden yellow, blooming nonstop from early summer to frost. Compact and tidy, it brings a gentle sunset glow to the border while shrugging off heat and drought. A pollinator favorite for sunny beds in Edina, Minnetonka, and Apple Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArizona Apricot Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaillardia aristata 'Arizona Apricot'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 in. tall, 12–14 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer until frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApricot fading to golden yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers lean, well-drained soil; tolerates clay if not waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to zone 3; best with sharp winter drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-toned borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e The apricot-gold blooms blend into pastel and sunset color schemes. Mass three to five and deadhead for season-long color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and hot-spot gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough enough for reflected-heat strips and a steady bee and butterfly draw. Pair with lavender, catmint, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. It establishes quickly; sharp drainage maximizes winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost or grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 12–14 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought-tolerant — water only during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the 'Arizona' name is just the cultivar; it's hardy to zone 3 with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead spent flowers — it blooms from early summer to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it tolerate clay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as the spot drains and doesn't stay wet over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator partner for sunny, dry beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery foliage and purple spikes to complement the apricot tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarrow (Achillea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough, flat-topped blooms for hot borders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315490574641,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/arizona-apricot-blanket-flower.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/arizona-apricot-blanket-flower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}