Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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 over Water
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
Well drained
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 in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
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Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
LILIUM
Common Name
Firewheel
Lily
In Spanish
Firewheel
Lirio
In Greek
Firewheel
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Lírio
In Polish
Firewheel
Lilia
In Latin
Firewheel
lilium
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Lilieae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Lily
Season and care of Firewheel and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Lily Physical Information
Firewheel and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Lily are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Lily
Care of Firewheel and Lily 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 Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.