Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Celebration' ~ Monrovia® Celebration Blanket Flower part-sun The large reverse-cupped basal leaves

The large reverse-cupped basal leaves are deeply veined and emerge blue-green before turning glossy deep green in summer

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Yakushimanum Pieris is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen shrub with a tight habit and small leathery deep green foliage

Small purple-tinged flowers rise on stems in summer which fades to tan as they mature

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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Celebration' ~ Monrovia® Celebration Blanket Flower part-sun The large reverse-cupped basal leavesMonrovia Celebration Blanket Flower is a compact herbaceous perennial with upright stems and dark grey green lance like foliage. Its large rich red daisy like flowers with red global seedheads do not fade in the summer heat and bloom through summer until frost if deadheaded. Prefers full sun and dry to medium well drained rich soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9