Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
it is a variety of potato
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM tuberosum 'Yukon Gold'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Yukon Gold Potato
Firewheel
In Hindi
Yukon गोल्ड आलू
Firewheel
In German
Yukon Gold Kartoffeln
Feuerrad
In French
Yukon Gold de pommes de terre
Firewheel
In Spanish
Yukon Gold de la Papa
Firewheel
In Greek
Yukon Gold πατάτας
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Yukon Gold batata
Firewheel
In Polish
Yukon Złote ziemniaków
Firewheel
In Latin
Aurum Yukon SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Firewheel
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel
Season and care of Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yukon Gold Potato season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yukon Gold Potato is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yukon Gold Potato is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel Physical Information
Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Yukon Gold Potato height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel are as follows:
Yukon Gold Potato flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Yukon Gold Potato leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel
Care of Yukon Gold Potato and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yukon Gold Potato pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Yukon Gold Potato 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.