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gaillardia

gaillardia

1 9.9
A garden plant with bright flowers on long stems that attract butterflies
  • noun
  • /ɡeɪˈlɑːrdiə/
  • US
: gaillardia
  • Many gardeners plant gaillardia for its ability to attract butterflies and its low maintenance requirements.

Examples

  • The vibrant blooms of the gaillardia brightened up the entire garden throughout the summer.

  • She chose a mix of gaillardias to add color to the borders of her yard.

  • The gaillardia bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • I planted several gaillardias in my backyard.

  • Many gardeners plant gaillardia for its ability to attract butterflies and its low maintenance requirements.

  • The vibrant blooms of the gaillardia brightened up the entire garden throughout the summer.

  • She chose a mix of gaillardias to add color to the borders of her yard.

Compounds

Gaillardia pulchella
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for one year with bright red and yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies

How Showy

orchid
77 3.9
peony
10 3.7
dahlia
5 6.5
gaillardia
  • US
1 9.9
wildflower
26 2.2

Surface Forms

gaillardia singular
gaillardias plural

Etymology

Gaillardia is named after a French naturalist called Gaillard, so the name is like saying 'Gaillard's' flower. That's why gaillardia now means the bright, daisy-like garden flower with long stalks that brings color and attracts butterflies.