Firewheel (aka Indian Blanket, aka Sundance)

(2009.JUN.16)

Gaillardia pulchella:

“The branching stem of this plant is hairy and upright, growing to 60 cm (2 ft) tall. The leaves are alternate, mostly basal, 4-8 cm long, with edges smooth to coarsely toothed or lobed. The pinwheel, daisy-like inflorescences are 4-6 cm diameter, vividly colored with red, orange and yellow. The central disc florets of the flower head tend to be more red-violet, with the outer ray florets being yellow.

“It is a hardy plant, not picky about soil, though sandy and well-drained are best. It has a high drought tolerance and does best with a dry, hot climate in full sun.” – Wikipedia

RedBubble Album: Botanical Wonders Of The Great Basin

From my first set with new Sigma 70-300mm lens
Canon 350D EOS

Corel PhotoImpact x3