Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Firewheel
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Firewheel
Elkhorn
In German
Feuerrad
Elkhorn
In French
Firewheel
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Firewheel
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Firewheel
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Elkhorn
In Polish
Firewheel
Elkhorn
In Latin
Firewheel
Elkhorn
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Elkhorn
Season and care of Firewheel and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Elkhorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Elkhorn Physical Information
Firewheel and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Elkhorn are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Elkhorn
Care of Firewheel and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.