Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Iris hexagona, Iris fulva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Caterpillars, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
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
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
IRIS 'Blue Duke'
Common Name
Barley
Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
जौ
Louisiana Iris
In German
Gerste
Louisiana-Iris
In French
orge
iris louisiane
In Spanish
cebada
iris luisiana
In Greek
κριθάρι
Λουιζιάνα ίριδας
In Portuguese
cevada
louisiana iris
In Polish
jęczmień
louisiana tęczówki
In Latin
hordei
louisiana iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Louisiana Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Barley and Louisiana Iris. Barley doesn't have thorns and Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Louisiana Iris
Season and care of Barley and Louisiana Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Louisiana Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Louisiana Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Louisiana Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Barley and Louisiana Iris Physical Information
Barley and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Louisiana Iris are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
- Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Barley and Louisiana Iris
Care of Barley and Louisiana Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Louisiana Iris 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 Louisiana Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.