Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Firewheel
Turmeric, Curcuma
In German
Feuerrad
Kurkuma
In French
Firewheel
curcuma
In Spanish
Firewheel
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Firewheel
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Firewheel
curcuma
In Polish
Firewheel
kurkuma
In Latin
Firewheel
turmeric
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Zingibereae
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Turmeric
Season and care of Firewheel and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Turmeric season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Firewheel and Turmeric Physical Information
Firewheel and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Turmeric are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Turmeric
Care of Firewheel and Turmeric 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 Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.