Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
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, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Barley
Zoysia
In Portuguese
cevada
Zoysia
In Polish
jęczmień
Zoysia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Hordeum
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Zoyaseiae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Zoysia
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Zoysia? We provide you with everything About Barley and Zoysia. Barley doesn't have thorns and Zoysia 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 Zoysia 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 Zoysia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Zoysia
Season and care of Barley and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Zoysia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Zoysia Physical Information
Barley and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barley and Zoysia are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Zoysia
Care of Barley and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.