Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
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
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Barley
Ragged Robin
In German
Gerste
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
orge
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
cebada
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
κριθάρι
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
cevada
Ragged Robin
In Polish
jęczmień
Ragged Robin
In Latin
hordei
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Barley and Ragged Robin. Barley doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Barley and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Ragged Robin season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Barley and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Barley and Ragged Robin
Care of Barley and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.