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Definition of blanket flower

blanket flower

Plural:blanket flowers
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North American Any of various drought-tolerant North American plants of the genus Gaillardia in the sunflower family, widely cultivated for their striking, brightly colored, typically red and yellow daisy-like flower heads.

Example

"We planted blanket flowers in the perennial border because they thrive in full sun and attract butterflies throughout the summer."

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• Nearby Words

blandfordia
blanding turtle
blanket
blanket flower
blantyre
blazer
blazing star

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blanket flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blanket%20flower
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