Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 5
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
H1, 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
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, 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, Water Deeply
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
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
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Firewheel
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Firewheel
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Feuerrad
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Firewheel
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Firewheel
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Firewheel
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Firewheel
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Firewheel
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Firewheel
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Firewheel and Bushy Bluestem 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.