Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 5
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Firewheel
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Firewheel
पंख ईख घास
In German
Feuerrad
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Firewheel
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Firewheel
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Firewheel
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Firewheel
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Firewheel
Pluma Grass
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Aveneae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Firewheel and Feather Reed Grass 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 Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.