Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Geranium robertianum
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Barley
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
जौ
In German
Kraut Robert
Gerste
In French
herbe à Robert
orge
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
cebada
In Greek
βότανο Robert
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
erva robert
cevada
In Polish
herb robert
jęczmień
In Latin
Robertus herba
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Barley
Season and care of Herb Robert and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is .
Herb Robert and Barley Physical Information
Herb Robert and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Barley are as follows:
Care of Herb Robert and Barley
Care of Herb Robert and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.