Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Europe, 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
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
No Shade, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, 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, Do Not over Water, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
No Shade, Partial shade
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
LAMIUM purpureum
Common Name
Firewheel
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
In Hindi
Firewheel
Purple Deadnettle
In German
Feuerrad
Lila Taubnessel
In French
Firewheel
Violet Ortie blanche
In Spanish
Firewheel
Púrpura Deadnettle
In Greek
Firewheel
μωβ Deadnettle
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Roxo Deadnettle
In Polish
Firewheel
Jasnota purpurowa
In Latin
Firewheel
Purpura Deadnettle
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lamioideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle
Season and care of Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Purple Deadnettle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle Physical Information
Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
- Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle
Care of Firewheel and Purple Deadnettle 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 Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.