Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Hordeum jubatum
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Vertical
Subulate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
wheat rust
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swollen eyelids
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HORDEUM jubatum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Foxtail Barley
Umbrella Plant
In German
Mähnengerste
Dach-Anlage
In French
Foxtail Barley
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
La cebada de cola de zorra
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Foxtail Barley
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
włośnica Jęczmień
parasol roślin
In Latin
Hordeum foxtail
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge. Foxtail Barley doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Barley has allergic reactions like Pollen and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Barley season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Barley is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Barley height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Foxtail Barley and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Barley pruning is done and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.