40 Perennial Plants to Create Your Perfect Summer Garden

16. Blanket Flower

Blanket Flowers, also known as Gaillardia, are stunning members of the Aster family and hail from North and South America. Featuring dense, dark green foliage that serves as an ideal canvas for their vibrant blooms, some believe the common name "blanket flower" pays homage to the vivid blankets of southwestern Indigenous tribes.

These perennials offer another drought and heat-tolerant choice, with their showy flowers boasting surprising longevity. Witnessing their vibrant blooms is sure to bring a smile to your face!