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Gaillardia (Arizona Sun) produces beautiful yellow and red flowers that bloom from summer through fall and attract bees and other nectar-seeking birds and insects. Gaillardia can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm), and thrive in full sun with well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil.

Cover image details: Red and yellow Arizona Sun flower_© Dmytro Tolmachov/123rf.com

Gaillardia Arizona Sun
Name:Arizona Sun
Binomial Name:Gaillardia
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:3-10
Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Tiny white flowers of Gaura Lindheimeri or whirling butterflies_© landrausch/123rf.com
Gaura Lindheimeri
Name:White gaura
Binomial Name:Gaura lindheimeri
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:5-9
Size:Can grow to 4 feet or slightly taller (1.2 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Drought tolerant
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Geranium cantabrigiense biokovo, white flowering cranesbills plants_© ivusakzkrabice/123rf.com
Geranium Cantabrigiense Biokovo
Name:Cranesbill
Binomial Name:Geranium cantabrigiense biokovo
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-8
Size:Can grow to 12 inches tall and 30 inches (30 cm by 76 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Cranesbills flowers, Geranium Rozanne in bloom_© ivusakzkrabice/123rf.com
Geranium Rozanne
Name:Cranesbill, Geranium Rozanne
Binomial Name:Geranium Rozanne
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:5-8
Size:Can grow to 12 inches tall and 30 inches (30 cm by 76 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Deer resistant
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Hollyhock Apricot_© Peter Galbraith/123rf.com
Hollyhock Apricot
Name:Hollyhock Apricot
Binomial Name:Hollyhock Apricot
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:3-8
Size:Can grow to 6 feet or slightly taller (1.82 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Drought tolerant
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Lavender flowers at the field_© Olena Zaskochenko /123rf.com
Lavandula
Name:Lavender
Binomial Name:Lavandula
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms late Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:5-9
Size:Can grow up to 24 inches tall and wide (60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Deer resistance
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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