Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Firewheel
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Firewheel
एमु बुश
In German
Feuerrad
Emu Bush
In French
Firewheel
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Firewheel
Emu Bush
In Greek
Firewheel
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Firewheel
Emu Bush
In Latin
Firewheel
Emu Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Emu Bush
Season and care of Firewheel and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Emu Bush Physical Information
Firewheel and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Emu Bush are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Emu Bush
Care of Firewheel and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.