Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Satureja montana, Satureja hortensis
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate to elliptical
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Farmland, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
SATUREJA montana
Common Name
Firewheel
Winter Savory
In Hindi
Firewheel
Winter Savory
In German
Feuerrad
Winter-Bohnenkraut
In French
Firewheel
Winter Savory
In Spanish
Firewheel
Satureja montana
In Greek
Firewheel
Satureja montana
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Segurelha-das-montanhas
In Polish
Firewheel
Cząber górski
In Latin
Firewheel
winter savory
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Satureja
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Winter Savory
Season and care of Firewheel and Winter Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Winter Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Winter Savory season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Winter Savory Physical Information
Firewheel and Winter Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Winter Savory are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Winter Savory
Care of Firewheel and Winter Savory 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 Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.