Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Spring
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Firewheel
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Firewheel
Perilla plant
In German
Feuerrad
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Firewheel
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Firewheel
planta de perilla
In Greek
Firewheel
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Firewheel
planta Perilla
In Polish
Firewheel
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Firewheel
Perilla herba
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Perilla
Season and care of Firewheel and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Perilla Physical Information
Firewheel and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Perilla are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Firewheel and Perilla
Care of Firewheel and Perilla 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 Perilla pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.