Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Middle East
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Firewheel
Peppermint
In Hindi
Firewheel
पिपरमिंट
In German
Feuerrad
Pfefferminze
In French
Firewheel
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Firewheel
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Firewheel
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Firewheel
Peppermint
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Peppermint
Season and care of Firewheel and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Firewheel and Peppermint Physical Information
Firewheel and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Peppermint are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Peppermint
Care of Firewheel and Peppermint 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 Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.