Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Firewheel
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Firewheel
Chrysanthemums
In German
Feuerrad
Chrysanthemen
In French
Firewheel
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Firewheel
Crisantemos
In Greek
Firewheel
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Crisântemos
In Polish
Firewheel
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Firewheel
Chrysanthemums
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
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Tribe
Embryophyta
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Firewheel and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Firewheel and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Firewheel and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Chrysanthemum
Care of Firewheel and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.