Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Needs high amount of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Firewheel
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Firewheel
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Feuerrad
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Firewheel
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Firewheel
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Firewheel
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Firewheel
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Firewheel
Virgam diaboli
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Firewheel and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.