Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tagetes lucida
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
sweetscented marigold, Mexican marigold
Firewheel
In Hindi
sweetscented marigold
Firewheel
In German
süß duftend Ringelblume
Feuerrad
In French
Yauhtli
Firewheel
In Spanish
pericón, Santa María, yerbanís
Firewheel
In Greek
γλυκό άρωμα κατιφέ
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Tarragon Mexicano
Firewheel
In Polish
słodkie pachnące nagietka
Firewheel
In Latin
sweetscented marigold
Firewheel
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel
Season and care of Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetscented Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetscented Marigold is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetscented Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel Physical Information
Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetscented Marigold height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel are as follows:
Sweetscented Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Ivory
Sweetscented Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel
Care of Sweetscented Marigold and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetscented Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning 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 Sweetscented Marigold 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.