Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
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Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Barley
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In German
Gerste
Zitronenthymian
In French
orge
citron Thyme
In Spanish
cebada
citron Thyme
In Greek
κριθάρι
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
cevada
limão Tomilho
In Polish
jęczmień
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
hordei
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Barley and Lemon Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Lemon Thyme? We provide you with everything About Barley and Lemon Thyme. Barley doesn't have thorns and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Barley and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is and Lemon Thyme season is . The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Barley and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Barley flower color:
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Barley and Lemon Thyme
Care of Barley and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.