Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Humid climates
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Barley
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In German
Gerste
Alstroemeria
In French
orge
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
cebada
Alstroemeria
In Greek
κριθάρι
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
cevada
Alstroemeria
In Polish
jęczmień
Alstroemeria
In Latin
hordei
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Hordeum
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Barley and Alstroemeria. Barley doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barley and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Barley and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Alstroemeria season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Barley and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Barley and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barley and Alstroemeria
Care of Barley and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.