Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Australia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 3
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Firewheel
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Firewheel
strawflower
In German
Feuerrad
Strohblume
In French
Firewheel
strawflower
In Spanish
Firewheel
strawflower
In Greek
Firewheel
strawflower
In Portuguese
Firewheel
strawflower
In Polish
Firewheel
strawflower
In Latin
Firewheel
strawflower
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Gnaphalieae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Strawflower
Season and care of Firewheel and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Firewheel and Strawflower Physical Information
Firewheel and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Strawflower are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Strawflower
Care of Firewheel and Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.