Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Warmer regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during 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
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Peanut
Firewheel
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Firewheel
In German
Erdnuss
Feuerrad
In French
Cacahuète
Firewheel
In Spanish
Maní
Firewheel
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Firewheel
In Polish
Arachid
Firewheel
In Latin
Peanut
Firewheel
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Firewheel. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Firewheel
Season and care of Peanut and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Firewheel season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Firewheel Physical Information
Peanut and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Firewheel are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Firewheel
Care of Peanut and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Peanut 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.