Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Violet Queen , Rose Queen , White Queen , Helen Campbell
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Pink, 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
Alternate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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
Aphids, Mildew, Rust, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Rabbit
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Hedges, Informal Garden
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana 'Queen Cherry'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Cleome, Spider Flower
Firewheel
In Hindi
spider flower
Firewheel
In German
Spinnenblume
Feuerrad
In French
spider flower
Firewheel
In Spanish
flor de araña
Firewheel
In Greek
αράχνη λουλούδι
Firewheel
In Portuguese
flor de aranha
Firewheel
In Polish
pająk kwiatu
Firewheel
In Latin
spider flower
Firewheel
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Cleomaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spider Flower and Firewheel
Season and care of Spider Flower and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Spider Flower and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spider Flower season is Summer and Firewheel season is Summer. The type of soil for Spider Flower is Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spider Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spider Flower and Firewheel Physical Information
Spider Flower and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Spider Flower height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spider Flower and Firewheel are as follows:
Spider Flower flower color: creamy white, Pink and Purple
Spider Flower leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spider Flower and Firewheel
Care of Spider Flower and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spider Flower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Spider 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.