Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Firewheel
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Firewheel
variegated butterbur
In German
Feuerrad
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Firewheel
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Firewheel
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Firewheel
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Firewheel
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Firewheel
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Firewheel
varius butterbur
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Variegated Butterbur season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Firewheel and Variegated Butterbur 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 Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.