Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
African Marigold
Firewheel
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Firewheel
In German
Studentenblume
Feuerrad
In French
Marigold africaine
Firewheel
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Firewheel
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Firewheel
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Firewheel
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Firewheel
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Firewheel
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Tageteae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of African Marigold and Firewheel
Season and care of African Marigold and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and Firewheel Physical Information
African Marigold and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Firewheel are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of African Marigold and Firewheel
Care of African Marigold and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.