{"product_id":"mesa-bright-bicolor-blanket-flower","title":"Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMonths of Red-and-Gold Daisies for Tough Minnesota Sun\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003egrandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mesa Bright Bicolor') throws a nonstop show of cheerful daisy blooms — each petal banded in warm red at the base and bright gold at the tip — from early summer until frost. A descendant of the tough native prairie blanket flower, it laughs at heat, drought, and poor soil, and the steady bloom feeds bees and butterflies for months. Compact and free-flowering, it's a workhorse for sunny borders and curbside beds in Lakeville, Blaine, and Shakopee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMesa Bright Bicolor 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 × grandiflora 'Mesa Bright Bicolor'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20 in. tall, 16–20 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\u003eRed center band with gold petal tips\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\u003eLong-blooming sunny borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Few perennials bloom as long. Plant in drifts of three to five for a steady ribbon of warm color. Deadhead to keep the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and curbside gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnet for bees and butterflies, and tough enough for hot, dry, reflected-heat spots near driveways and sidewalks. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and yarrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) for a full season of bloom, or early fall. Blanket flower is short-lived but establishes fast — give it sharp drainage to maximize winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth. In heavy clay, mix in compost or coarse grit to improve drainage — wet winter soil is the main cause of loss. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Mesa Bright Bicolor 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. Avoid overwatering, which shortens its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hardy to zone 3, but blanket flower is naturally short-lived. Sharp drainage and avoiding soggy soil dramatically improve its return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead spent flowers regularly — it rewards you with blooms from early summer right up 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\u003eIt tolerates clay as long as the spot drains and doesn't stay wet, especially 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 with the same sun-loving, drought-tough nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarrow (Achillea):\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-topped blooms and ferny foliage for hot, dry borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool blue spikes to contrast the warm red-and-gold daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315490902321,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/mesa-bright-bicolor-blanket-flower.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/mesa-bright-bicolor-blanket-flower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}