Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Firewheel
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
Firewheel
Zaragosa
In German
Feuerrad
Zaragoza
In French
Firewheel
Saragosse
In Spanish
Firewheel
Zaragoza
In Greek
Firewheel
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Zaragoza
In Polish
Firewheel
Saragossa
In Latin
Firewheel
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Not Available
Chordata
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Gonyosoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Zaragosa
Season and care of Firewheel and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Zaragosa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Zaragosa Physical Information
Firewheel and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Zaragosa are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Firewheel and Zaragosa
Care of Firewheel and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.