16. Blanket Flower
Blanket Flowers, or Gaillardia, are absolutely gorgeous flowers from the Aster family and are native to North and South America. They have dense, dark green foliage that is the perfect backdrop for the flowers, which are so vivid that some speculate the common name, blanket flower, is a reference to the bright blankets of southwestern Indigenous tribes.
These perennials are another drought and heat tolerant option, with the flowers lasting a surprisingly long time given their showy color. You’ll definitely smile after you seem them bloom!