Blanket flower starter plant (Gaillardia) Beautiful but short lived sun loving prairie perennial. Gets around 1-2 ft tall. Beautiful red, orange, yellow flowers. Makes an excellent cut flower too.
These are plants that are up and growing for the season. The picture taken of the plant is a pot size indicator. They can be at various stages of growth through the season. If purchased early in the season they may be just coming up. Late in the season, they might showing signs of upcoming dormancy. Our plants have good roots which is the most important part for a successful native plant pollinator/ butterfly garden!
All of our plants are grown in biodegradable fabric pots. The containers are around 4"x4 1/2" May be planted in the pot or removed . I prefer to take them off. if you leave them on I would cut or score the sides for easier root penetration.
Tips for growing:
As our plants are intended for pollinator gardens, they have not been treated with anything. Native plants don't need any fertilizer, but if you want to lightly use an organic fertilizer, it won't hurt.
The best place for our plants is in the ground. Do not grow in black plastic nursery pots "till they get bigger" Black plastic pots do not provide good aeration, get very hot, and will cause root circling and poor growth. Although being small, native plants often grow extensive root systems, often more than the visible foliage. When planted in the ground they will have the best chance to work on their roots.
When it comes to native perennials, roots are the most important part. While foliage can be an indicator of good growth, you want to give these plants the best chance for root growth. Don't worry about flowering, it will come. Encourage roots!
Blanket flower starter plant (Gaillardia) Beautiful but short lived sun loving prairie perennial. Gets around 1-2 ft tall. Beautiful red, orange, yellow flowers. Makes an excellent cut flower too.
These are plants that are up and growing for the season. The picture taken of the plant is a pot size indicator. They can be at various stages of growth through the season. If purchased early in the season they may be just coming up. Late in the season, they might showing signs of upcoming dormancy. Our plants have good roots which is the most important part for a successful native plant pollinator/ butterfly garden!
All of our plants are grown in biodegradable fabric pots. The containers are around 4"x4 1/2" May be planted in the pot or removed . I prefer to take them off. if you leave them on I would cut or score the sides for easier root penetration.
Tips for growing:
As our plants are intended for pollinator gardens, they have not been treated with anything. Native plants don't need any fertilizer, but if you want to lightly use an organic fertilizer, it won't hurt.
The best place for our plants is in the ground. Do not grow in black plastic nursery pots "till they get bigger" Black plastic pots do not provide good aeration, get very hot, and will cause root circling and poor growth. Although being small, native plants often grow extensive root systems, often more than the visible foliage. When planted in the ground they will have the best chance to work on their roots.
When it comes to native perennials, roots are the most important part. While foliage can be an indicator of good growth, you want to give these plants the best chance for root growth. Don't worry about flowering, it will come. Encourage roots!
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