Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Violet Queen , Rose Queen , White Queen , Helen Campbell
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-11
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
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
creamy white, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds
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 little water
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
Dry, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Prune to control growth, 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
Aphids, Mildew, Rust, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Rabbit
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Hedges, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CLEOME hassleriana 'Queen Cherry'
Common Name
Firewheel
Cleome, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Firewheel
spider flower
In German
Feuerrad
Spinnenblume
In French
Firewheel
spider flower
In Spanish
Firewheel
flor de araña
In Greek
Firewheel
αράχνη λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
flor de aranha
In Polish
Firewheel
pająk kwiatu
In Latin
Firewheel
spider flower
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Spider Flower
Season and care of Firewheel and Spider Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Spider Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Spider Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spider Flower is Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spider Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Spider Flower Physical Information
Firewheel and Spider Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spider Flower height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Spider Flower are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Spider Flower flower color: creamy white, Pink and Purple
- Spider Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Spider Flower
Care of Firewheel and Spider Flower 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 Spider Flower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Spider Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.