Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
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 shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Firewheel
Celery
In Hindi
Firewheel
अजवायन
In German
Feuerrad
Sellerie
In French
Firewheel
Céleri
In Spanish
Firewheel
Apio
In Greek
Firewheel
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Aipo
In Polish
Firewheel
Seler
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Celery
Season and care of Firewheel and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Celery season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Celery Physical Information
Firewheel and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Celery are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Celery
Care of Firewheel and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.