Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Habitat
Humid climates
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Common Name
Barley
Ornamental Oregano
In Hindi
जौ
सजावटी अजवायन
In German
Gerste
Ornamental Oregano
In French
orge
ornement origan
In Spanish
cebada
Ornamentales orégano
In Greek
κριθάρι
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
cevada
ornamental Oregano
In Polish
jęczmień
ozdobne Oregano
In Latin
hordei
decentius Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Ornamental Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Ornamental Oregano? We provide you with everything About Barley and Ornamental Oregano. Barley doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Ornamental Oregano
Season and care of Barley and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Ornamental Oregano season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information
Barley and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barley and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
- Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barley and Ornamental Oregano
Care of Barley and Ornamental Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.