Hordeum jubatum
SQUIRREL TAIL GRASS, FOXTAIL BARLEY
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous grass or biennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: green & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: mid green
 
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Hordeum jubatum
SQUIRREL TAIL GRASS, FOXTAIL BARLEY
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous grass or biennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: green & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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