When you hear the term blanket flower, you probably picture something white and drab—like Blanket in The Brave Little Toaster, maybe. But the flowers are actually anything but! Blanket flowers are vibrant and gorgeous, like vivid sunflowers that are hardy and beautiful. In fact, the flowers are a member of the sunflower family, which explains a lot. You can add them to your space for a zesty burst of yellow color, or to just cheer you up every time you look at them.