Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-5
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Firewheel
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Firewheel
अजवाइन
In German
Feuerrad
Ajowan
In French
Firewheel
Ajowan
In Spanish
Firewheel
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Firewheel
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
aipo
In Polish
Firewheel
seler
In Latin
Firewheel
semina Carom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Firewheel and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Firewheel and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Ajwain plant
Care of Firewheel and Ajwain plant 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 Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.