Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common Name
Firewheel
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
In Hindi
Firewheel
Hydrangea
In German
Feuerrad
Hortensie
In French
Firewheel
Hortensia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Hortensia
In Greek
Firewheel
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Hortênsia
In Polish
Firewheel
Hortensja
In Latin
Firewheel
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firewheel and Arugula
Season and care of Firewheel and Arugula is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Arugula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Arugula season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arugula is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Arugula Physical Information
Firewheel and Arugula physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Arugula are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
- Arugula leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Arugula
Care of Firewheel and Arugula 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 Arugula pruning is done 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 Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.