Life Span
Annual
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Firewheel
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Firewheel
Swiss Chard
In German
Feuerrad
Swiss Chard
In French
Firewheel
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Firewheel
Acelgas
In Greek
Firewheel
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Firewheel
Boćwina
In Latin
Firewheel
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Firewheel and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Swiss Chard season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Firewheel and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Firewheel and Swiss Chard
Care of Firewheel and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.