Gusto™ Lemon Gaillardia aristata

GUSTO™ Lemon is a compact, mounded blanket flower with large, solid yellow blooms. Danziger markets the selection as Gaillardia hybrida and describes new flowers covering older ones, giving the plant a tidy look during its flowering display. [Danziger](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/perennials_catalog/gusto-lemon/) ## Flowers & Garden Use The GUSTO series is listed at about 5–8 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, with hardiness zones 4–9. Its small footprint suits the front of a sunny border, a patio container, or a repeated drift along a path. GUSTO Lemon’s clear yellow flowers pair well with blue, purple, or deep red perennials. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil; the breeder advises allowing the mix to dry between irrigations. [Danziger GUSTO culture sheet](https://www.danzigeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gaillardia-Gusto-2026.pdf) [University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension](https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/blanket-flower-gaillardia-spp/) ## Maintenance Water regularly while new plantings establish, then let the soil dry somewhat between waterings. Remove old flower heads when you want a neater display; fresh GUSTO blooms tend to cover many spent flowers. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soil.