Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
California
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam, 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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
गेहूं
Matilija Poppy
In German
Brotweizen
Matilija Poppy
In French
pain de blé
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Triticum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy
Care of Bread Wheat and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.