Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 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
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Firewheel
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Firewheel
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Feuerrad
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Firewheel
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
Firewheel
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
Firewheel
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Firewheel
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Firewheel
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Livingstone Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Firewheel and Livingstone Daisy 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 Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.