Does Gaillardia Attract Butterflies?

Gaillardia, or blanket flower, is the sassy senorita of spicy summer gardens. Named for its fiery colors and patterns mimicking those of traditional Mexican blankets, blanket flower is the perfect pick for a butterfly garden. It grows best in well-drained soil, full sun, and warm summers.

Do hummingbirds like Gaillardia?

Gaillardia (blanket flower) offers the abundance of nectar that draws hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators, plus they're easy to grow.

Do bees like Gaillardia?

Gaillardia spp.

Either way, this colorful plant is much loved by a diversity of bees including green metallic sweat bees (Agapostemon spp.), bumble bees, and others who are drawn to the brightly colored flowers. ... Blanketflower generally prefers a dry, sunny site and does not tolerate wet or heavy clay soils.