Pollinator Plant of the Week: Gaillardia
June 1, 2026 | News
A Summer Favorite for Boise Gardens
If you are looking for a plant that thrives in the Boise heat and keeps the pollinators happy, Gaillardia deserves a spot in your garden this season.
Also known as Blanket Flower, Gaillardia is one of our favorite perennials for adding long-lasting color to the landscape while supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the summer.
Why We Love Gaillardia in Boise
Boise summers can be hot, dry, and challenging for many plants, but Gaillardia handles our climate beautifully once established. It loves full sun, tolerates drought, and keeps blooming when many other flowers start to slow down.
Its bright red, orange, and yellow blooms bring a cheerful pop of color to garden beds, containers, and pollinator gardens from late spring into fall.
A Pollinator Magnet
Gaillardia is constantly buzzing with activity. Bees and butterflies are especially drawn to its open, nectar-rich flowers, making it a great addition to any pollinator-friendly landscape.
Perfect Pairings
Gaillardia looks beautiful planted alongside other sun-loving pollinator favorites like:
- Salvia
- Lavender
- Yarrow
- Coreopsis
- Catmint
Together, they create a colorful garden that pollinators will love all season long.
Stop By and See This Week’s Pollinator Plant
During Pollinator Month, we are highlighting some of our favorite plants that help support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds here in the Treasure Valley and Gaillardia is definitely one of the stars of summer.
Stop by the garden center this week to check out the varieties we currently have blooming and let us help you create a pollinator-friendly garden that thrives in Boise’s climate.