Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
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, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
Firewheel
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Firewheel
In German
Hortensie
Feuerrad
In French
Hortensia
Firewheel
In Spanish
Hortensia
Firewheel
In Greek
υδραγεία
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Firewheel
In Polish
Hortensja
Firewheel
In Latin
Hibiscus
Firewheel
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Properties of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel. Jerusalem Artichoke doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Jerusalem Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Jerusalem Artichoke has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel
Season and care of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jerusalem Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel Physical Information
Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel are as follows:
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel
Care of Jerusalem Artichoke and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.