Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, 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
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Firewheel
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Firewheel
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Feuerrad
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Firewheel
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Firewheel
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Firewheel
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Firewheel
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Firewheel
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Firewheel and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.