Origin
Hybrid origin
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
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
Narrow and lance shape
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loamy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial 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
20-20-20 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
Firewheel
In Hindi
Torenia
Firewheel
In German
Torenia
Feuerrad
In French
Torénia
Firewheel
In Spanish
Torenia
Firewheel
In Greek
Torenia
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Torenia
Firewheel
In Polish
Torenia
Firewheel
In Latin
Torenia
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Torenia and Firewheel
Season and care of Torenia and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Torenia and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Torenia season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Torenia and Firewheel Physical Information
Torenia and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Torenia and Firewheel are as follows:
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
Torenia leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Torenia and Firewheel
Care of Torenia and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Torenia 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 Torenia 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.