Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Humid climates
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
when new, water every week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Barley
Swordfern, western swordfern
In German
Gerste
Sword Fern
In Spanish
cebada
helecho espada
In Greek
κριθάρι
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
cevada
espada Fern
In Polish
jęczmień
Miecz Fern
In Latin
hordei
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Hordeum
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Swordfern
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Swordfern? We provide you with everything About Barley and Swordfern. Barley doesn't have thorns and Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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 Swordfern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Swordfern
Season and care of Barley and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Swordfern season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Swordfern Physical Information
Barley and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Swordfern are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Swordfern
Care of Barley and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.