Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Texas
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
10-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
गेहूं
Mexican primrose
In German
Brotweizen
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
pain de blé
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Triticum
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose
Care of Bread Wheat and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.