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Firewheel growing in a garden
Annual flower

Firewheel plant profile

Gaillardia pulchella

An annual flower for full sun.

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When to plant

When to plant Firewheel

Firewheel is direct sown. NC State recommends sowing the seed in fall, lightly raking it in, and keeping the soil consistently moist for good germination.

The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.

Open Firewheel in my garden calendar

Shows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.

Growing conditions

Sun
Full sun
Soil pH
6 to 8
Lifecycle
Annual
Hardiness
Zones 5 to 9Find my hardiness zone

Common problems

Watch for these

Also watch for: poor drainage.

Evidence trail

Evidence behind this profile

Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.

  1. Gaillardia pulchella (Firewheel, Indian Blanket Flower)

    NC State Extension, North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.