Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Firewheel
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Firewheel
gold medallion tree
In German
Feuerrad
gold medallion tree
In French
Firewheel
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Firewheel
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Firewheel
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Firewheel
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Firewheel
aureus arbore
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Cassia Leptophylla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Firewheel and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.