Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Terrestrial
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Firewheel
In Hindi
strawflower
Firewheel
In German
Strohblume
Feuerrad
In French
strawflower
Firewheel
In Spanish
strawflower
Firewheel
In Greek
strawflower
Firewheel
In Portuguese
strawflower
Firewheel
In Polish
strawflower
Firewheel
In Latin
strawflower
Firewheel
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Strawflower and Firewheel
Season and care of Strawflower and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Firewheel Physical Information
Strawflower and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Firewheel are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Strawflower and Firewheel
Care of Strawflower and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.