Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Hordeum jubatum
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
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
-
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Vertical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
wheat rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Swollen eyelids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
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 jubatum
Common Name
Hosta
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
In Hindi
Hosta
Foxtail Barley
In German
Hosta
Mähnengerste
In French
Hosta
Foxtail Barley
In Spanish
Hosta
La cebada de cola de zorra
In Greek
Hosta
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Hosta
Foxtail Barley
In Polish
Hosta
włośnica Jęczmień
In Latin
strone
Hordeum foxtail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Foxtail Barley
Season and care of Hosta and Foxtail Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Foxtail Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Foxtail Barley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail Barley is .
Hosta and Foxtail Barley Physical Information
Hosta and Foxtail Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Foxtail Barley height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Foxtail Barley are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
- Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Foxtail Barley
Care of Hosta and Foxtail Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Barley pruning is done . In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.