Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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 Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Moist
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Firewheel
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
Firewheel
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Feuerrad
Feigensalat
In French
Firewheel
laitue scariole
In Spanish
Firewheel
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
Firewheel
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Firewheel
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
Firewheel
Opuntia Lactuca
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Cichorieae
Properties of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Prickly Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like and Prickly Lettuce has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce
Season and care of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Prickly Lettuce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce Physical Information
Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
- Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce
Care of Firewheel and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.