Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Asia
  
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
  
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-12
  
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
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
  
CITRUS limon
  
Common Name
Firewheel
  
Lemon
  
In Hindi
Firewheel
  
नींबू
  
In German
Feuerrad
  
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
In French
Firewheel
  
Citron or Citronnier
  
In Spanish
Firewheel
  
Limón or Limonero
  
In Greek
Firewheel
  
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
In Portuguese
Firewheel
  
Limão
  
In Polish
Firewheel
  
Cytrynowy
  
In Latin
Firewheel
  
Limon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Gaillardia
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Embryophyta
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Firewheel and Lemon
Season and care of Firewheel and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Lemon Physical Information
Firewheel and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Lemon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Lemon
Care of Firewheel and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.