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, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Firewheel
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Firewheel
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Feuerrad
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Firewheel
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Firewheel
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Firewheel
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Firewheel
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Firewheel
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Firewheel and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.