Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Firewheel
Acacia
In Hindi
Firewheel
Acacia
In German
Feuerrad
Acacia
In French
Firewheel
Acacia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Acacia
In Greek
Firewheel
Acacia
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Acacia
In Polish
Firewheel
Acacia
In Latin
Firewheel
Acacia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Embryophyta
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Firewheel and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Acacia. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Acacia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Firewheel and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Acacia
Season and care of Firewheel and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Firewheel and Acacia Physical Information
Firewheel and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Acacia are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Acacia
Care of Firewheel and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.