Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
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
Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Firewheel
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Firewheel
In German
Fullers Karde
Feuerrad
In French
Cardère à foulon
Firewheel
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Firewheel
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Firewheel
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Firewheel
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Firewheel
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Fuller's Teasel 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.