Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Purple, 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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Firewheel
Green Beans
In Hindi
Firewheel
फलियां
In German
Feuerrad
Bohnen
In French
Firewheel
haricots
In Spanish
Firewheel
Green Beans
In Greek
Firewheel
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Firewheel
feijões
In Polish
Firewheel
fasola
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Firewheel and Green Bean
Season and care of Firewheel and Green Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Green Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Green Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Green Bean Physical Information
Firewheel and Green Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Green Bean height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Green Bean are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Green Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Green Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Green Bean
Care of Firewheel and Green Bean 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 Green Bean 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 Green Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.