Indian Blanketflower
June 1, 2017
Member of the Sunflower family, Gaillardia pulchella is a boldly colored spring-blooming wildflower. This year, I found it in full bloom in January at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, Florida. Gaillardia bravely withstands full hot sun, poor soils, and drought conditions. Apropos that in the language of flowers, it stands for bravery.
Member of the Sunflower family, Gaillardia pulchella is a boldly colored spring-blooming wildflower. This year, I found it in full bloom in January at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, Florida. Gaillardia bravely withstands full hot sun, poor soils, and drought conditions. Apropos that in the language of flowers, it stands for bravery.
I'm curious about the legends of plants and how they acquire their common names. Gaillardia is commonly called Indian Blanketflower. Two legends are shared in the Language of Flowers: one tells of a young Indian girl lost in the woods, the other of an old Indian blanket maker. Each legend is a compelling story about how Gaillardia was named Indian Blanketflower.
Gallardia is also called Firewheel, which obviously is descriptive of its colorful pattern. Once you have met this flower, its bold color will easily catch your eye.
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