Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
गेहूं
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Brotweizen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
pain de blé
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
cólquico
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
aftomn gema
In Polish
chleb pszenny
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Triticum
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bread Wheat and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
