Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Iris
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Terrestrial
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea 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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Firewheel
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Firewheel
In German
Zwergiris
Feuerrad
In French
Dwarf Iris
Firewheel
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Firewheel
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Firewheel
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Firewheel
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Firewheel
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Firewheel
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Firewheel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Firewheel Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Firewheel are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Firewheel
Care of Dwarf Iris and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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.