Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Million Gold', MELAMPODIUM leucanthum, MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12 - 1
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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, 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
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Avoid during Pregnancy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Showstar'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Butter Daisy
Firewheel
In Hindi
Butterdaisy Plant
Firewheel
In German
Butterdaisy Pflanze
Feuerrad
In French
Butterdaisy Plante
Firewheel
In Spanish
Planta Butterdaisy
Firewheel
In Greek
Butterdaisy φυτών
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Butterdaisy Planta
Firewheel
In Polish
Butterdaisy roślin
Firewheel
In Latin
Planta Butterdaisy
Firewheel
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Melampodium
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Campanuliden, Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Millerieae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Butter Daisy and Firewheel
Season and care of Butter Daisy and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Butter Daisy and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butter Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butter Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butter Daisy is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butter Daisy and Firewheel Physical Information
Butter Daisy and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Butter Daisy height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butter Daisy and Firewheel are as follows:
Butter Daisy flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butter Daisy leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Butter Daisy and Firewheel
Care of Butter Daisy and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butter Daisy pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Butter Daisy 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.