Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South-Central United States
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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
No Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Firewheel
Beardtongue
In Hindi
Firewheel
Beardtongue
In German
Feuerrad
Bartfaden
In French
Firewheel
beardtongue
In Spanish
Firewheel
beardtongue
In Greek
Firewheel
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Beardtongue
In Polish
Firewheel
Beardtongue
In Latin
Firewheel
ursus lingua
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firewheel and Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Beardtongue. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like and Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Beardtongue
Season and care of Firewheel and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Beardtongue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Beardtongue Physical Information
Firewheel and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Beardtongue are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Beardtongue
Care of Firewheel and Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.