This native plant profile is brought to you by the Laramie County Master Gardeners Native Plant Committee (2024 Co-Chairs: Ken K. and Laura M.)
Native plant to North America; Common Name: Blanket Flower
Native perennial, short-lived (about 2-3 years)
Height: 24-36 inches; spread: 12-24 inches
Flowers in early summer until killing frost
Plant Hardiness: Zone 3
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Poor, well-drained; pH not an issue – very tolerant
Water: water well initially for good root establishment, then it is very drought tolerant
Propagation: From seed; or dividing the roots & planting the roots in a new site
Deadheading (removing old flowers) prevents seed formation and additional flowering.
Medicinal uses: a tea prepared from the powdered root is used for gastroenteritis; chewed root powder is applied to skin disorders.