Indian Blanket Wildflower Along the Outer Banks
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This Indian Blanket wildflower, Gaillardia pulchella, was photograhed on Carrot Island in the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve, Beaufort, North Carolina. Native to NC, this wild plant is also know as a Firewheel or Sundance flower. With their colorful red-orange and yellow blossom, they are also a popular addition to native flower gardens. Loved by Honey Bees, honey roduced by pollinators that regularly visit these lovely blooms is a dark amber brown. These wildflower prefer sandy soil and direct sunlight. They are draught resistant. They're frequently seen on sand dunes along the barrier islands of the Outer Banks.
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