Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Mexico
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Barley
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In German
Gerste
Pfeifensträucher
In French
orge
Philadelphus
In Spanish
cebada
Philadelphus
In Greek
κριθάρι
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
cevada
Philadelphus
In Polish
jęczmień
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
hordei
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hordeum
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Mock Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Barley and Mock Orange. Barley doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Mock Orange
Season and care of Barley and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Mock Orange season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Barley and Mock Orange Physical Information
Barley and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Mock Orange are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Barley and Mock Orange
Care of Barley and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.