Gaillardia pulchella (firewheel,Indian blanket, Indian blanketflower, or sundance), is a North American species of short-lived perennial or annual flowering plants in the sunflower family. (From Wikipedia)
Once again, I have okcforgottenman to thank for identifying the stranger! I’ve had these in the past, but this one was photographed in the garden of my friend Patty. Thanks, Eileen O., for also correctly identifying the flower.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/07/11/flower-of-the-day-july-12-2016-beautiful-looking-up/
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
Maybe this? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaillardia_pulchella
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Possibly these – Gaillardia “Blanket Flower” (asteraceae/compositae)
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Thanks, Eileen. You are exactly right!
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They look very colourful. Sadly I don’t think they would like my rainy part of the world
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I gave you credit for identifying the plant in my post. I always appreciate those of you who add to my education!
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Thank you (I googled it 🙂 )
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Ok, I was going to say echinacea. Wrong again.
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That thought actually occurred to me, also, Bernadette, because of the central cone.
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Such a feast for my eyes Judy. 😀
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