Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, 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
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Chartreuse
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Firewheel
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Firewheel
चीनी मेपल
In German
Feuerrad
Zuckerahorn
In French
Firewheel
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Firewheel
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Firewheel
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Firewheel
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Firewheel
Sugar Maple
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firewheel and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Firewheel and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Firewheel and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Sugar Maple
Care of Firewheel and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.