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firewheel

firewheel

Gaillardia pulchella

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 10aZone 11b

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A cheerful wildflower with red and yellow daisy-like blooms that flower prolifically throughout summer and fall. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–2′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States and Mexico

Native to: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with