Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-12
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Not Available
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
गेहूं
watermilfoil
In German
Brotweizen
watermilfoil
In French
pain de blé
myriophylle
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
watermilfoil
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
watermilfoil
In Polish
chleb pszenny
watermilfoil
In Latin
Triticum
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Triticum
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil
Care of Bread Wheat and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.