Yup, that's them. Both annual and perennial look that way. Of course I didn't even know there WAS an annuual. Live & learn.

Here is a link that might be useful: gaillardia

Cool, thanks!

They are short lived perennials here, but Sundance Bi-color is an annuall in Columbus, Ohio. Feel the tip of the shuttlecock - you should feel a little hard piece, they shouldn't be flat.

On mine, some are flat and not viable.

They winter sow nicely. My summer kiss, goblins, and goldens, and burgundies were all second year bloomers. Enjoy.

Wow, 'miniature badminton birdies' is a wonderful description for these seeds! I'll use that, thanks!