Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Vertical
Reniform
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
wheat rust
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swollen eyelids
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM jubatum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Foxtail Barley
Copperleaf
In German
Mähnengerste
Copperleaf
In French
Foxtail Barley
Copperleaf
In Spanish
La cebada de cola de zorra
copperleaf
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Foxtail Barley
Copperleaf
In Polish
włośnica Jęczmień
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Hordeum foxtail
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hordeeae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf
Season and care of Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Barley season is Not Available and Copperleaf season is Not Available. The type of soil for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Barley is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf Physical Information
Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf are as follows:
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf
Care of Foxtail Barley and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Barley pruning is done No need to prune and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.