August 11, 2022

These are three stages of Indian Blanket 

From bottom to top: Gone to seed, a bud, and in bloom

It grows very fast, and can spread quite far

So if you plant it, give it plenty of room!

Location: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Stop 8

Sources: https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-gaillardia-pulchella

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson