Gaillardia – Mesa Bright Bicolor (Photo by the National Garden Bureau)
Gaillardia is a perfect addition to a Missouri garden. They bloom heavily from summer through fall, don’t mind the heat, and get by with much less water.
Give gaillardia full sun, good air circulation and well-drained soil and it will thrive. If you have clay soil, you will need to amend it. Wet feet will make it impossible for gaillardia to survive the winter.
Today’s guest is David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension.

Gaillardia – Mesa Yellow (Photo by the National Garden Bureau)