{"product_id":"gaillardia-gusto-lemon","title":"Gusto Lemon Blanket Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eGusto Lemon Blanket Flower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrida Gusto 'Lemon') is a radiantly cheerful, heat-powered perennial that blazes through the summer garden with large, daisy-like blooms in clear, luminous lemon-yellow — a clean, bright color departure from the traditional red-and-orange gaillardia palette. The Gusto series was bred specifically for a compact, well-branched, no-flop habit paired with exceptional heat tolerance and a remarkably long bloom season that stretches from late spring through the first hard frost. Each flower head is generously sized and borne on sturdy stems above tidy, low mounding foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultivated from Professional Grade root systems, Gusto Lemon Blanket Flower thrives in the full sun and lean, dry conditions of the xeriscape border, prairie-inspired planting, and low-water garden design. Its bright lemon-yellow tones mix beautifully with blue Salvia, ornamental grasses, Agastache, and purple Verbena for vivid, high-contrast summer combinations. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators flock to the long-lasting blooms throughout the growing season, making this a valuable contributor to wildlife-friendly garden ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Lemon-Yellow Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, luminous lemon-yellow flower heads in a generous size deliver bright, cheerful color all summer — a fresh and distinct alternative to the classic red-orange gaillardia color range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Heat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in intense heat, humidity, and dry conditions where other summer bloomers struggle — a tireless performer in xeriscape, prairie, and low-water garden designs from late spring through frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact No-Flop Gusto Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred for a tidy, self-supporting, compact mounding habit that never requires staking — ideal for the front-to-middle border where a clean, well-behaved presence is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Stop Season-Long Bloomer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous flowering from late spring through hard frost with minimal deadheading required — simply remove spent blooms occasionally to maintain a tidy appearance and stimulate new bud set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Garden Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects throughout the peak summer season, providing sustained wildlife support in the ornamental garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily — in lean to moderately fertile, well-draining soil. Excellent drainage is critical; Gaillardia thrives in lean, sandy, or rocky conditions and will decline in heavy, wet clay. Water consistently during the first growing season to establish roots, then reduce to low, infrequent irrigation. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9. Mature height: 10–14 inches; spread: 10–14 inches. Blooms late spring through hard frost. Deadhead spent blooms periodically to encourage continuous flowering. Divide established clumps every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigor and prevent center die-out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324807852246,"sku":"2GALGSTL4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/GAILLARDIA_hybrida_Gusto_Lemon.png?v=1780616784","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/gaillardia-gusto-lemon","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}