Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Barley
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
जौ
In German
Matilija Poppy
Gerste
In French
Matilija Poppy
orge
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
cebada
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
cevada
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
jęczmień
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cyperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Barley? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Barley. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Barley has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Barley
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Barley season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is Not Available.
Matilija Poppy and Barley Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Barley are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Barley
Care of Matilija Poppy and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.
