Lunar® Honey Moon - Gaillardia aristata

Lunar® 'Honey Moon' is a compact, mounding blanket flower with bright yellow-to-gold daisy-like blooms and deep golden centers. Green Fuse Botanicals includes it in the [Lunar series](https://green-fuse.com/new/gaillardia-grandiflora-lunar/); the cultivar patent describes a tight, round plant about 12–16 inches tall with a spread near 24 inches. ## Garden Use Its sturdy habit suits mixed beds, pollinator plantings, and patio containers, while the flowers can be cut for small arrangements. [Garden listings](https://www.waysidegardens.com/products/gaillardia-lunar-honey-moon-27999) note a long summer display into fall and good heat performance. The patent records the selection as 'GHOMO07-0' and describes large bright-yellow flowers. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun in ordinary, freely draining garden soil. Keep new plants watered while they establish, then let the surface dry between waterings; avoid standing water. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded blooms for a neater appearance and further flowering. Cut back old stems after the season, and leave healthy foliage in place until it declines naturally.