Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Habitat
Humid climates
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Purple, Black
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
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
Cornus florida
Common Name
Barley
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
जौ
flowering dogwood
In German
Gerste
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
orge
Cornus florida
In Spanish
cebada
Cornus florida
In Greek
κριθάρι
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
cevada
Cornus florida
In Polish
jęczmień
Cornus florida
In Latin
hordei
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Flowering Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Flowering Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Barley and Flowering Dogwood. Barley doesn't have thorns and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Barley and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Flowering Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Barley and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Barley and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Barley and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Barley and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.