Native Plants

Firewheel

Gaillardia pulchella
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per., Shrubs

This is an annual wildflower that typically grows 12 to 18 inches tall, with a leafy base and hairy, branched stems. The stunning, daisy-like flower heads bloom from May to August and feature rays in shades of red with yellow tips and contrasting darker center disks. Firewheel’s native habitat is dry, open plains, thriving in full sun to partial shade and dry, sandy or calcareous soils.

May Attract

Firewheel is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Native Plants

1330 NW 1st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

(405) 953-0033

Prairie Wind Nursery

521 W Eel River Street , Purcell , OK 73080

(405) 872-6230

Grasslander

Route 1, Box 56, Hennessey, OK 73742

(405) 853-2607

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Across the Prairie

1423 S. Harvard Avenue, Tulsa , OK 74112

(918) 949-5003

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