Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Firewheel
In Hindi
globe flower
Firewheel
In German
Trollblumen
Feuerrad
In French
globe flower
Firewheel
In Spanish
Trollius
Firewheel
In Greek
globe flower
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Trollius
Firewheel
In Polish
Pełnik
Firewheel
In Latin
globe flower
Firewheel
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Trollius
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Globe Flower and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Globe Flower and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Globe Flower and Firewheel. Globe Flower doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Flower has allergic reactions like blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines and Kidney Disease and Firewheel has allergic reactions like blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines and Kidney Disease. 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 Globe Flower and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Globe Flower and Firewheel
Season and care of Globe Flower and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Flower and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Flower is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Globe Flower and Firewheel Physical Information
Globe Flower and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Globe Flower and Firewheel are as follows:
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Globe Flower and Firewheel
Care of Globe Flower and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower 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.