Gaillardia pulchella, Firewheel
Popular
Historical Uses: The Kiowa tribe believed that the flowers brought good luck and were used as decoration in the home. The Keres tribe (New Mexico) took an infusion to become better drummers.
- Listing ID: 1145
- Duration: Annual
- Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 1-2
- Stratification: No stratification required
- Bloom Time: May-August
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
- Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
- Latin Name: Gaillardia pulchella
- Common Name: Firewheel, Indian Blanket
- Eco-Region: 255