Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Firewheel
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Firewheel
Saururus cernuus
In German
Feuerrad
Saururus cernuus
In French
Firewheel
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Firewheel
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Firewheel
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Firewheel
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Firewheel
Saururi cernuus
Order
Asterales
Piperales
Family
Asteraceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Firewheel and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Firewheel and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Firewheel and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Saururus cernuus
Care of Firewheel and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.