The Indian Blanket is a flat multi-petaled round flower, 3 to 4 inches across. The petals are two distinctly separated colors: orangey-red toward the center and yellow at the tip, with the yellow being predominant to almost non-existent, as shown in this picture. The plant is a bush type, with stems radiating from a central root system and ranging from 1 to 3 feet in height.

The state wildflower, the Gaillardia, is the central theme for the colors of the new State Capitol dome's interior. The Indian Blanket, its common name, appears draped over the inner dome with a deep red brown center, sunset red pedal tones in the encircling coffers, and finally yellow tips which are depicted by gold leafed recessed panels. The Gaillardia sits on a field of green representing the stems of the flowers set in Oklahoma prairie landscapes. A lower drum of blue symbolizing the vibrant Oklahoma sky is accented with bands of gold punctuated by darker reds, blues, and greens depicting Indian beadery.