Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Firewheel
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
Firewheel
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Feuerrad
In French
Floride Lisianthus
Firewheel
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Firewheel
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Firewheel
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Firewheel
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Firewheel
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Gentianaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Firewheel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.