Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Mountains, Upland
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Rose, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
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
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PENSTEMON barbatus
Common Name
Firewheel
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
In Hindi
Firewheel
Beardlip Penstemon
In German
Feuerrad
Beardlip Penstemon
In French
Firewheel
penstemon beardlip
In Spanish
Firewheel
penstemon beardlip
In Greek
Firewheel
beardlip penstemon
In Portuguese
Firewheel
penstemon beardlip
In Polish
Firewheel
beardlip penstemon
In Latin
Firewheel
Birdlip penstemon
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon
Season and care of Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Beardlip Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon Physical Information
Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
- Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon
Care of Firewheel and Beardlip Penstemon 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 Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.