Blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella), also commonly called firewheel, had been thought to be native for many years. This plant flourishes in Florida and the southeast U.S. Recent DNA evidence indicates that this plant is native to the southwest.
You can see how variable this plant is at the Jones Pier Conservation Area, where it was planted when it was thought to be native.
It is flourishing in the midst of native wildflowers, including in the midst of sweetscent (Pluchea odorata) …
… and snow squarestem (Melanthera nivea) …
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 