Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
India, Iran
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Firewheel
Asafoetida
In German
Feuerrad
asafoetida
In French
Firewheel
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Firewheel
Asa fétida
In Greek
Firewheel
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Asafoetida
In Polish
Firewheel
Asafoetida
In Latin
Firewheel
Asafoetida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.