Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
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
8-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part 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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
TAGETES lucida
Common Name
Firewheel
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
In Hindi
Firewheel
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
In German
Feuerrad
mexikanische Ringelblume
In French
Firewheel
Tagetes lucida
In Spanish
Firewheel
caléndula mexicano
In Greek
Firewheel
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Tagetes lucida
In Polish
Firewheel
meksykański nagietka
In Latin
Firewheel
Mexicanus caltha
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Tageteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Mexican Marigold
Season and care of Firewheel and Mexican Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Mexican Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Mexican Marigold Physical Information
Firewheel and Mexican Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Mexican Marigold are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Mexican Marigold
Care of Firewheel and Mexican Marigold 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 Mexican Marigold 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 Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.