Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Melanesia
Habitat
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
avoid high rate of nitrogen in spring, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hordeum brachyantherum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Meadow Barley
Copperleaf
In Hindi
meadow barley
Copperleaf
In German
Wiese Gerste
Copperleaf
In French
orge prairie
Copperleaf
In Spanish
cebada prado
copperleaf
In Greek
λιβάδι κριθάρι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
cevada prado
Copperleaf
In Polish
łąka jęczmienia
CopperLeaf
In Latin
pratum hordei
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Meadow Barley and Copperleaf
Season and care of Meadow Barley and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Barley and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Barley season is and Copperleaf season is . The type of soil for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Barley is and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Barley and Copperleaf Physical Information
Meadow Barley and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Barley and Copperleaf are as follows:
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Meadow Barley and Copperleaf
Care of Meadow Barley and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Barley pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Barley needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.