Meriwether is a compact, garden-friendly cultivar of Blanket Flower selected for its uniform, vibrant red-orange and yellow blooms. It maintains a tidy, consistent growth habit, making it ideal for borders, xeriscapes, and container plantings, while still attracting pollinators like the species form.
 
Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
 
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds can be eaten by birds.
Garden Use: Excellent for perennial borders, pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, and container plantings. The Meriwether cultivar is prized for its compact habit, long bloom period, and vibrant, uniform flower color.
Height: 12–18" tall
Spread: 12–18"
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: June–September
Bloom Description: Daisy-like flowers with vibrant red-orange petals tipped in yellow, forming a compact, uniform bloom; slightly more controlled and uniform than species form
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong bloom, cut back in late fall or early spring if desired; compact habit reduces need for thinning
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils; avoid heavy, wet soils