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/