Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Slightly Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Chrysanths
Firewheel
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Firewheel
In German
Chrysanthemen
Feuerrad
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Firewheel
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Firewheel
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Firewheel
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Firewheel
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Gaillardia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Firewheel
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Firewheel season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Firewheel Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Firewheel are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Firewheel
Care of Chrysanthemum and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots 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 Chrysanthemum 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.