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Hordeum jubatum
Foxtail Barley
Grass family
Poaceae
Height
medium, approx. 40 - 60 cm
Flower color
green, lavender pink
Inflorence type
spike
Flowering time
July - August
Leaf colour
green
Sun exposure
sun
Soil
well drained
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
grows well
Native range
N-America
The genus Hordeum, barleys, is a genus of annual and perennial species in the grass family, Poaceae, with a distribution in the northern hemisphere. Hordeum vulgare, barley, is an important food grain cultivated around the world, including in Iceland. At least one species is grown as an ornamental garden plant.
Propagation:
Seed - sown in March
Seed lightly covered and stored at room temperature until germination.
Annual ornamental grass that is sometimes maintained by self seeding.
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