Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
AMORPHA canescens
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
False Indigo
Firewheel
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Firewheel
In German
falsches Indigo
Feuerrad
In French
faux Indigo
Firewheel
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Firewheel
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Firewheel
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Firewheel
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Firewheel
In Latin
falsum indicum
Firewheel
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Firewheel
Season and care of False Indigo and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Firewheel Physical Information
False Indigo and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Firewheel are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of False Indigo and Firewheel
Care of False Indigo and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.