Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
  
meadows, Pastures
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
Not Available
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Nematodes, White peach scale
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Buds, Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
  
Syzygium aromaticum
  
Common Name
Firewheel
  
Clove
  
In Hindi
Firewheel
  
लौंग
  
In German
Feuerrad
  
Nelke
  
In French
Firewheel
  
Clou de girofle
  
In Spanish
Firewheel
  
Clavo
  
In Greek
Firewheel
  
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
  
In Portuguese
Firewheel
  
dente de alho
  
In Polish
Firewheel
  
Ząbek
  
In Latin
Firewheel
  
Castanea
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Musaceae
  
Genus
Gaillardia
  
Syzygium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Embryophyta
  
Syzygieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrtoideae