Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
8 - 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
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
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, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PAPAVER somniferum
Common Name
Firewheel
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
In Hindi
Firewheel
अफीम पोस्ता
In German
Feuerrad
Schlafmohn
In French
Firewheel
Grain d'opium
In Spanish
Firewheel
adormidera
In Greek
Firewheel
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Papoula do ópio
In Polish
Firewheel
MAK lekarski
In Latin
Firewheel
opium Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Opium Poppy
Season and care of Firewheel and Opium Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Opium Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Opium Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Opium Poppy Physical Information
Firewheel and Opium Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Opium Poppy are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
- Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Firewheel and Opium Poppy
Care of Firewheel and Opium Poppy 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 Opium Poppy 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 Opium Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.