Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Freesia
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Freesia
In German
Brotweizen
Freesie
In French
pain de blé
Freesia
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
fresia
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
freesia
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
freesia
In Polish
chleb pszenny
frezja
In Latin
Triticum
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Freesia
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Bread Wheat and Freesia Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Freesia are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Freesia
Care of Bread Wheat and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.