Arizona Red Shades Blanket Flower

Arizona Red Shades is a compact blanket flower in the Arizona Series, known for deep crimson blooms and a uniform, mounded habit. It brings a long summer-to-fall run of color to the front of a sunny border or a container. [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=027706211004556&env=P) lists a mature height near 12 inches, a spread of 18–24 inches, full sun, and Zones 3a–9b; a grower profile describes occasional yellow petal tips and flowering into early fall. ## Site and seasonal display Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. The flowers open from summer into fall, and their red tones remain vivid in heat. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms. Allow up to two feet of spread so the mound is not crowded. ## Growing conditions The Ball Seed profile calls this selection drought tolerant and heat tolerant, with light water needs. It is a perennial with a compact, mounded shape, suited to small beds and the front of mixed plantings. ## Maintenance Water while new plants establish, then let the soil dry somewhat between irrigation in well-drained ground. Remove faded heads to encourage continued bloom and keep the planting neat. Cut back spent stems after the main display or as new growth returns in spring.