Wildflower Wednesday: Gaillardias Galore!

Gaillardia growing in a crack in my neighbor's driveway

If you're looking for a tough native plant that can handle heat, humidity, high winds, drought and the occasional trampling by errant wildlife (usually dogs and/or gardeners), I believe we can all agree that Gaillardia, aka Indian Blanket or Blanketflower, certainly has earned that distinction.

Gaillardia growing by a telephone pole

Gaillardia growing in a path

Gaillardia growing in the rocks alongside the corner bed

Gaillardia growing in between rocks and a hard place

Gaillardia growing in the street????

Not really, it's growing between two moss rock boulders

Gaillardia growing in the corner bed

Gaillardia at 703 Wit's End

Gaillardia and rosemary

Gaillardia spilling over the curb and into the street

Gail of Clay & Limestone hosts Wildflower Wednesday on the last Wednesday of each month.  Drop by C&L and see what she's featuring, then check out other bloggers' Wildflowers of the Month!