Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Green, Purple
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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Firewheel
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Firewheel
Hydrangea
In German
Feuerrad
Hortensie
In French
Firewheel
Hortensia
In Spanish
Firewheel
Hortensia
In Greek
Firewheel
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Hortênsia
In Polish
Firewheel
Hortensja
In Latin
Firewheel
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firewheel and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Firewheel and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Yardlong Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Firewheel and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Yardlong Bean
Care of Firewheel and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean pruning is done 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.