Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Firewheel
In German
Kurkuma
Feuerrad
In French
curcuma
Firewheel
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Firewheel
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Firewheel
In Portuguese
curcuma
Firewheel
In Polish
kurkuma
Firewheel
In Latin
turmeric
Firewheel
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Firewheel
Season and care of Turmeric and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Firewheel Physical Information
Turmeric and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Firewheel are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Turmeric and Firewheel
Care of Turmeric and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.