Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
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
Heart-shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Medium
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, Slightly Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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 purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Firewheel
In Hindi
Texas Sage
Firewheel
In German
Texas Sage
Feuerrad
In French
Texas Sage
Firewheel
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Firewheel
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Firewheel
In Polish
Texas Sage
Firewheel
In Latin
Texas Sage
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Firewheel
Season and care of Texas Sage and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Sage and Firewheel Physical Information
Texas Sage and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Firewheel are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Texas Sage and Firewheel
Care of Texas Sage and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage 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.