Flower profile
Blanketflower
Gaillardia aristata
A perennial blanketflower with warm red-and-yellow blooms suited to sunny, dry sites.
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Drought-Tolerant Wildflower Seed Mix
No Rain, No Cry™
Eight drought-tolerant flowers selected for sunny, well-drained sites where water efficiency matters.
No Rain, No Cry™ is built for gardeners who want a full meadow look without choosing thirsty flowers. The mix combines heat- and drought-tolerant prairie species with varied heights, textures, and bloom shapes. Recipe by weight: 30% Blanketflower, 20% Lanceleaf Coreopsis, 15% Blue Flax, 10% Prairie Coneflower, 10% Purple Prairie Clover, 10% Purple Coneflower, 4% Wild Bergamot, and 1% White Yarrow.
Coverage2 oz up to 400 sq ft · 4 oz up to 800 sq ft · 8 oz up to 1,600 sq ft · 1 lb up to 3,200 sq ft
SunlightFull sun is best for most of the mix.
When to PlantSpring or fall according to local conditions.
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2 ozSKU: NORNCRY-2OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$20.954 ozSKU: NORNCRY-4OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$34.958 ozSKU: NORNCRY-8OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$59.951 lbSKU: NORNCRY-1LB · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$99.95What’s in the mix
Contains the following 8 species
What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
Expect bloom timing and balance to shift with climate, planting date, weather, and establishment.
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Prepare exposed soil, broadcast evenly, press seed firmly into the surface, and keep the seedbed consistently moist through germination. Do not bury deeply.
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