Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
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Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
HORDEUM vulgare
In Portuguese
Hosta
cevada
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Barley
Season and care of Hosta and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is .
Hosta and Barley Physical Information
Hosta and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Barley are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Barley flower color:
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Barley
Care of Hosta and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.