Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Firewheel
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Firewheel
बौना कैटेल
In German
Feuerrad
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Firewheel
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Firewheel
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Firewheel
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Firewheel
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Firewheel
Pumilio Cattail
Family
Asteraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Firewheel and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.