Origin
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Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
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Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Firewheel
In Hindi
Artemisia
Firewheel
In German
Artemisia
Feuerrad
In French
Artemisia
Firewheel
In Spanish
Artemisia
Firewheel
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Firewheel
In Polish
Artemisia
Firewheel
In Latin
Artemisia
Firewheel
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Artemisia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Artemisia and Firewheel
Season and care of Artemisia and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Firewheel Physical Information
Artemisia and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Firewheel are as follows:
Care of Artemisia and Firewheel
Care of Artemisia and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Artemisia 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.