{"product_id":"spintop-yellow-touch-blanket-flower","title":"Spintop Yellow Touch Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBright Yellow Daisies With a Fiery Red Eye\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpintop Yellow Touch Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spintop Yellow Touch') brings sunshine to the border with large, clear-yellow daisies brushed with a warm red eye at the center. Compact and sturdy, it blooms from early summer to frost and descends from the tough native prairie blanket flower, so it takes heat, drought, and lean soil in stride. A bright, cheerful pollinator magnet for sunny beds in Plymouth, Woodbury, and Lakeville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpintop Yellow Touch 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 'Spintop Yellow Touch'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 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\u003eBright yellow with a red center eye\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\u003eBright front-of-border color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The clear-yellow daisies light up edges and containers. Mass three to five and deadhead for nonstop bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and hot-spot gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bee and butterfly favorite that thrives in reflected heat by driveways and walks. Pair with purple coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\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 fast; sharp drainage maximizes winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Spintop Yellow Touch 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 14–16 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Spintop Yellow Touch 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\u003eHardy to zone 3; naturally short-lived, but sharp drainage and dry winter soil improve its return.\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 leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it tolerate clay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as the site drains and isn't soggy in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Coneflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator partner whose purple contrasts the yellow daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires for a cool counterpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer-resistant blue spikes for the front of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315487691057,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/spintop-yellow-touch-blanket-flower.jpg?v=1779727881","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/spintop-yellow-touch-blanket-flower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}