Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-7
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Cuttings, root 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
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Firewheel
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Firewheel
Stevia
In German
Feuerrad
Stevia
In French
Firewheel
Stevia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Stevia
In Greek
Firewheel
Stevia
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Stevia
In Polish
Firewheel
Stewia
In Latin
Firewheel
Stevia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Stevia
Season and care of Firewheel and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Stevia Physical Information
Firewheel and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Stevia are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Stevia
Care of Firewheel and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.