Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Pastures, Woodlands
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
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
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belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Firewheel
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Firewheel
Borage
In German
Feuerrad
Borretsch
In French
Firewheel
Bourrache
In Spanish
Firewheel
borraja
In Greek
Firewheel
Borage
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Borragem
In Polish
Firewheel
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Firewheel
borage
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Borage
Season and care of Firewheel and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Borage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Firewheel and Borage Physical Information
Firewheel and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Borage are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Borage
Care of Firewheel and Borage 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 Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.