Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Iran
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
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
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Asafoetida
Firewheel
In German
asafoetida
Feuerrad
In French
Asafoetida
Firewheel
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Firewheel
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Firewheel
In Polish
Asafoetida
Firewheel
In Latin
Asafoetida
Firewheel
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Properties of Asafoetida and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Firewheel. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Firewheel has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asafoetida and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Firewheel
Season and care of Asafoetida and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Firewheel Physical Information
Asafoetida and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Firewheel are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Asafoetida and Firewheel
Care of Asafoetida and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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.