Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Gaillardia pulchella 'Red Plume'

Family:
Red Plume Blanket Flower

Family:
Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)

Description:
The double red flowers of 'Red Plume' make this Gaillardia look at first glance like a red carnation. This species is an annual that is native to the Western United States, and is noted for its heat and drought tolerance.

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