Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
California
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
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
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Firewheel
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Firewheel
Sea Lettuce
In German
Feuerrad
Meersalat
In French
Firewheel
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Firewheel
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Firewheel
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
alface mar
In Polish
Firewheel
Sea sałata
In Latin
Firewheel
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Firewheel and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Sea Lettuce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Firewheel and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Firewheel and Sea Lettuce
Care of Firewheel and Sea 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 Sea 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.