Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Humid climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
CANNA
Common Name
Barley
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Gerste
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
cebada
Canna lirio
In Greek
κριθάρι
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
cevada
Canna
In Polish
jęczmień
Canna lilia
In Latin
hordei
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Canna? We provide you with everything About Barley and Canna. Barley doesn't have thorns and Canna 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 Canna 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 Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Canna
Season and care of Barley and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Canna season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Canna Physical Information
Barley and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barley and Canna are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Barley and Canna
Care of Barley and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
