Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Barley
In German
Baum Mallow
Gerste
In French
Arbre Mallow
orge
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
cebada
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Mallow
cevada
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
jęczmień
In Latin
ligno malvae
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Barley
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Barley season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is Not Available.
Tree Mallow and Barley Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Barley are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Barley
Care of Tree Mallow and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Tree Mallow 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.