Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Firewheel
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
In German
Feuerrad
Chionodoxa
In French
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Firewheel
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Not Available
Platyhelminthes
Class
Not Available
Cestoda
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Firewheel and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Firewheel and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Chionodoxa
Care of Firewheel and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.