Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
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Habitat
agricultural areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
8 - 5
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Brotweizen
Silver Sage
In French
pain de blé
Silver Sage
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
silver Sage
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
silver Sage
In Polish
chleb pszenny
silver Sage
In Latin
Triticum
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Silver Sage
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Silver Sage Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Silver Sage are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Bread Wheat and Silver Sage
Care of Bread Wheat and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.