Firewheel or Indian Blanket

Description:

The hairy stem is usually much-branched and becomes woody at the base late in the season. Branched stems, mostly leafy near the base, have showy flower heads with rays red at base, tipped with yellow, each with 3 teeth at broad end. The well-known flower heads are 1-2 in. across with a red center and a yellow outer band. Occasionally the three-cleft rays are solid orange or yellow. The disk flowers in the center are brownish red.

Habitat:

School garden.

Notes:

This photo was taken at Heritage Elementary outdoor teaching garden. It has the 10 ecological zones of Texas represented.