Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Gaillardia: Any of various North American plants, typically found in western America, characterized by hairy leaves and producing long-stemmed, daisy-like flowers in vibrant, warm colors ranging from yellow and orange to deep red and burgundy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's border was bright with the red and yellow blooms of gaillardia.
  • Gaillardia is a drought-tolerant perennial that thrives in full sun.
  • Butterflies are frequently attracted to the colorful flowers of the gaillardia.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: In gardening, "gaillardia" often refers specifically to cultivated varieties or hybrids, such as , which are popular for their long blooming season and hardiness.
  • For a low-maintenance prairie garden, consider planting blanket flowers like gaillardia and coneflowers.

Variants and Related Words

• Blanket flower: A common name for plants in the genus .
  • Blanket flower is another name for gaillardia, referring to how its colors resemble traditional Native American blanket patterns.
• Gaillardia aristata (n): A specific species of gaillardia, also known as the common blanket flower.
• Gaillardia pulchella (n): A specific species of gaillardia, also known as the annual blanket flower or firewheel.

Synonyms

• Blanket flower: The most common synonym.
• Firewheel: A common name used particularly for .

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Asteraceae: The plant family (the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) to which gaillardia belongs.
• Composite flower: A term describing the flower structure of gaillardia, where what appears to be a single flower is actually a head made up of many small florets.

Noun

1. any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy