Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Star anise and more
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Gray Green, Tan
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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 regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Firewheel
Anise
In Hindi
Firewheel
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Spanish
Firewheel
Anís
In Greek
Firewheel
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
anis
In Latin
Firewheel
Anethum
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Anise
Season and care of Firewheel and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Firewheel and Anise Physical Information
Firewheel and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Anise are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Anise
Care of Firewheel and Anise 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 Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.