Gaillardia aristata SpinTop 'Red'

Attracts butterflies and bees; birds may visit seedheads in late season.

Foliage appears in spring; flowering begins in early summer and lasts through fall with regular deadheading.

Sunny borders, pollinator gardens, containers

Deep green, lance-shaped foliage with a slightly hairy texture. Forms tidy mounds at the base.

Bold daisy-like blooms with golden-orange central discs. Long-lasting, bloom continuously from early summer into fall.

Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall. Use well-draining soil and space 12–18" apart. Avoid overly rich soil to maintain compact growth and promote more blooms.

Deadhead regularly to extend bloom time. Cut back spent flower stalks in late fall or early spring to encourage fresh basal growth.

Water regularly during establishment, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Very drought-tolerant once mature.

Requires (6+ hours/day) for best flowering and compact habit.

Not grown for fruit. Seedheads can be left for self-seeding or for birds in fall.

Low-maintenance; use light compost in spring or a low-nitrogen fertilizer. Avoid overfeeding to prevent leggy growth.

Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators.

Echinacea, Coreopsis, Salvia, Lavender, Ornamental grasses, and Yarrow – all sun-loving and drought-tolerant.