Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Hordeum brachyantherum
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Meadow Barley
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
meadow barley
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Wiese Gerste
Hardy Kiwi
In French
orge prairie
kiwai
In Spanish
cebada prado
kiwi hardy
In Greek
λιβάδι κριθάρι
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
cevada prado
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
łąka jęczmienia
hardy kiwi
In Latin
pratum hordei
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Barley season is Not Available and Hardy Kiwi season is Not Available. The type of soil for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Barley is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Meadow Barley and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.