Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa, Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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 water frequently, Needs less watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidote, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Firewheel
brinjal
melongene
garden egg
guinea squash
In Hindi
Firewheel
जापानी बैंगन
In German
Feuerrad
japanische Aubergine
In French
Firewheel
aubergine japonaise
In Spanish
Firewheel
Berenjena japonesa
In Greek
Firewheel
Ιαπωνικά Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Beringela japonesa
In Polish
Firewheel
japoński Bakłażan
In Latin
Firewheel
Eggplant Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant
Season and care of Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Eggplant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Eggplant is Neutral.
Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant Physical Information
Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Japanese Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant
Care of Firewheel and Japanese Eggplant 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 Japanese Eggplant 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 Japanese Eggplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.