Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
English Lavender
Barley
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
जौ
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Gerste
In French
Lavande anglaise
orge
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
cebada
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
cevada
In Polish
English Lavender
jęczmień
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
hordei
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Barley
Season and care of English Lavender and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is Not Available.
English Lavender and Barley Physical Information
English Lavender and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of English Lavender and Barley are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of English Lavender and Barley
Care of English Lavender and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.