Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Firewheel
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Firewheel
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Feuerrad
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Firewheel
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Firewheel
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Firewheel
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Firewheel
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Firewheel
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Firewheel and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.