Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Barley
Desert Willow
In Hindi
जौ
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Gerste
Wüsten Weide
In French
orge
desert Willow
In Spanish
cebada
Desert Willow
In Greek
κριθάρι
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
cevada
Willow deserto
In Polish
jęczmień
desert Willow
In Latin
hordei
desert Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Desert Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Barley and Desert Willow. Barley doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Desert Willow
Season and care of Barley and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Desert Willow season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Desert Willow Physical Information
Barley and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Desert Willow are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Barley and Desert Willow
Care of Barley and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.