Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
French parsley
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small, flat and dissected
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
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'
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Firewheel
Chervil, French Chervil
In German
Feuerrad
Kerbel
In French
Firewheel
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Firewheel
Perifollo
In Greek
Firewheel
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Cerefólio
In Polish
Firewheel
Trybula
In Latin
Firewheel
BOOPES
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Anthriscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Chervil
Season and care of Firewheel and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Chervil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chervil is Neutral.
Firewheel and Chervil Physical Information
Firewheel and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Chervil are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Chervil
Care of Firewheel and Chervil 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 Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.