Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Morocco
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
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 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, 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
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
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
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Firewheel
In Hindi
Toadflax
Firewheel
In German
Toadflax
Feuerrad
In French
Toadflax
Firewheel
In Spanish
Toadflax
Firewheel
In Greek
Toadflax
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Linária
Firewheel
In Polish
Toadflax
Firewheel
In Latin
Toadflax
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toadflax and Firewheel
Season and care of Toadflax and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Firewheel season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Firewheel Physical Information
Toadflax and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Firewheel are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Toadflax and Firewheel
Care of Toadflax and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.