The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Firewheel
Common name

Firewheel

Scientific name Gaillardia pulchella
Plant type Annual
Other Common Names Gaillardia, Blanketflower, Indian Blanket, Girasol Rojo
Size S (2' × 2')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay (Calcareous)

Notes

One of our most iconic and storied wildflowers. Best grown in a meadow, or in a flower bed for spring color.

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Easy to grow from seed. I can collect seeds in late spring upon request.

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