Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Western Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
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
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Firewheel
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In German
Feuerrad
Brotweizen
In French
Firewheel
pain de blé
In Spanish
Firewheel
El pan de trigo
In Greek
Firewheel
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
Firewheel
pão de trigo
In Polish
Firewheel
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Firewheel
Triticum
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Triticum
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Triticeae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Firewheel and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Bread Wheat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Firewheel and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Firewheel and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Bread Wheat
Care of Firewheel and Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.