Firewheel

Asafoetida

About Firewheel and Asafoetida

Firewheel

Asafoetida

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico

India, Iran

Types

Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites

Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm100.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical

Firewheel

Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Apiales

Family

Asteraceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Gaillardia

Ferula

Clade

Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Embryophyta

Subfamily

Number of Species

25130

1 27800

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Properties of Firewheel and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Asafoetida. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like . 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 Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Firewheel and Asafoetida

Season and care of Firewheel and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Firewheel and Asafoetida Physical Information

Firewheel and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Asafoetida are as follows:

Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Firewheel and Asafoetida

Care of Firewheel and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.