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
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Firewheel
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Firewheel
सेम फली
In German
Feuerrad
Limabohne
In French
Firewheel
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Firewheel
Haba
In Greek
Firewheel
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Firewheel
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Firewheel
Lima Bean
In Latin
Firewheel
Lima Bean
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Phaseoleae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Lima Bean
Season and care of Firewheel and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Lima Bean Physical Information
Firewheel and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Lima Bean are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Lima Bean
Care of Firewheel and Lima 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 Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.