Origin
Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
agricultural areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Flowers
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Firewheel
In German
Brotweizen
Feuerrad
In French
pain de blé
Firewheel
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Firewheel
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
Firewheel
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Firewheel
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Firewheel
In Latin
Triticum
Firewheel
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Triticum
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Firewheel
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Firewheel Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Firewheel are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Firewheel
Care of Bread Wheat and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.