Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
No known varieties available
Habitat
Humid climates
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Requires little pruning
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Barley
Bearberry
In German
Gerste
Bärentraube
In Greek
κριθάρι
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
cevada
bearberry
In Polish
jęczmień
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
hordei
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hordeum
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Barley and Bearberry. Barley doesn't have thorns and Bearberry 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 Bearberry 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 Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Bearberry
Season and care of Barley and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Bearberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Barley and Bearberry Physical Information
Barley and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Bearberry are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barley and Bearberry
Care of Barley and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.