Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Firewheel
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
Firewheel
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
Feuerrad
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
Firewheel
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
Firewheel
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
Firewheel
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Firewheel
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Firewheel
Tusci Rosemary blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Rosmarinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Firewheel and Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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 Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.