Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Western Asia
Types
Freesia
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
-
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Freesia
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In German
Freesie
Brotweizen
In French
Freesia
pain de blé
In Spanish
fresia
El pan de trigo
In Greek
freesia
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
freesia
pão de trigo
In Polish
frezja
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Freesia
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Freesia and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Bread Wheat season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Freesia and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Freesia and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Freesia and Bread Wheat
Care of Freesia and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.