Gaillardia x 'Orange Zest' ~ Monrovia® Gusto™ Orange Zest Blanket Flower size-25-g Apex Blue Meadow Sage is

Apex Blue Meadow Sage is a compact upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage

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IMAGES: Photos by (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) and Chanticleer Garden

The small red flowers bloom on arching stems in winter and early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators

Following the flowers are edible seeds with distinctive toothed ridges

Gaillardia x 'Orange Zest' ~ Monrovia® Gusto™ Orange Zest Blanket Flower size-25-g Apex Blue Meadow Sage isMonrovia Orange Zest Blanket Flower is a very compact herbaceous perennial with upright stems and grey green lance like foliage. The large, bright warm orange daisy like flowers with golden tips and prominent orange seedheads bloom from late spring until the first frost. Prefers full sun and dry to medium well drained rich soils. Very drought tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4